Sheldahl, IA

Census ZIP code profile for Sheldahl, IA — 1 ZIPs, total population 244. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Sheldahl, IA is covered by 1 USPS ZIP code serving a combined population of 244 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Sheldahl splits its residents across 1 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Sheldahl, the median household income averages $80,938 and per-capita income averages $30,280. Poverty rate runs at 5.1% and unemployment at 12.7%. On housing, the average median home value is $184,700 with median rent of per month, and 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 1 ZIP — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

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ZIP Codes

244

Population

$80,938

Median Income

$184,700

Median Home Value

36

Median Age

How much do residents of Sheldahl earn?

Median Household Income
$80,938
Per Capita Income
$30,280
Unemployment Rate
12.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%

What does housing look like in Sheldahl?

Median Home Value
$184,700
Owner Occupied
93.0%
Housing Units
158

Who lives in Sheldahl?

Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
High School+
54.0%
Foreign Born
0.0%

ZIP Codes in Sheldahl, IA

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
50243 244 171 America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Sheldahl, IA?
Sheldahl, IA has 1 ZIP code with a combined population of 244, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Sheldahl?
The average median household income across Sheldahl, IA ZIP codes is $80,938. The poverty rate is 5.1%.
What is the cost of living in Sheldahl?
The average median home value in Sheldahl, IA is $184,700. 93.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

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