51601 ZIP Code, Shenandoah, IA
51601 is a ZIP code in Shenandoah, Iowa — mostly in Page County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Fremont County. It covers 103 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51639, 51636 and 51638. 5,629 people live here in 2,522 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (60% own). Median household income is $62,143, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 47.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Shenandoah, IA
- County: Page County
- Land area: 103 sq mi
- Population: 5,629
- Median household income: $62,143
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,629 |
| Households | 2,522 |
| Median household income | $62,143 |
| Income per person | $34,465 |
| Median age | 47 |
| Homeowners | 60.0% |
| Median home value | $124,200 |
| Median rent | $780 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% |
| Broadband internet | 84.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.2% |
| $10–15K | 8.2% |
| $15–25K | 9.1% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.3% |
| $50–75K | 12.5% |
| $75–100K | 17.8% |
| $100–150K | 19.0% |
| $150–200K | 4.4% |
| $200K+ | 2.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 9.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 14.2% |
| 75+ | 11.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.4% |
| Owned outright | 27.7% |
| Rented | 35.2% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.3% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 9.2% |
| 5–19 units | 2.5% |
| 20+ units | 10.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 51601
185 business establishments with 2,858 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 32
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 26
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 21
- Accommodation and Food Services: 19
- Construction: 14
- Finance and Insurance: 11
- Transportation and Warehousing: 10
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51639 — Farragut city, IA (6.3 mi)
- 51636 — Coin city, IA (7.5 mi)
- 51638 — Essex city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 51647 — Northboro city, IA (9 mi)
- 51656 — Yorktown city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 51645 — Imogene city, IA (10.9 mi)
- 51650 — Riverton city, IA (11.4 mi)
- 51630 — Blanchard city, IA (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 51601
- Shenandoah, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fremont County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Page County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51601 in?
- 51601 is a Shenandoah, IA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Shenandoah; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51601 in?
- 51601 is mostly in Page County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Fremont County.
- What is the population of 51601?
- About 5,629 people (±228), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,681.
- What is the median household income in 51601?
- $62,143 (±$10,084), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 51601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51639 (6.3 mi, Farragut), 51636 (7.5 mi, Coin), 51638 (8.2 mi, Essex), 51647 (9 mi, Northboro), 51656 (10.1 mi, Yorktown) and 51645 (10.9 mi, Imogene).
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