Shelby, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51570

Harrison County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,039
6/sq mi
$77,708
Median income
$204,700
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shelby pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51570 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51570 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 167.6 square miles in Shelby, Harrison County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,039 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 51570 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51570 sits at $77,708 (1% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $44,468. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $204,700 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51570 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harrison County, so you can benchmark 51570 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 51570

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51570.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51570, Shelby, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,039

Population

167.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51570?

38.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$77,708

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$44,468

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51570 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,708 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

555

Total Housing Units

499

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$204,700

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$840

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 51570, employing approximately 966 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,039,000.

34

Businesses

966

Employees

$49.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 6 17.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 14.7%
Manufacturing 4 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 11.8%
Wholesale trade 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 51570 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51570 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 51570 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 51570 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
51521 Avoca, IA 2,036 6.6 mi
51565 Portsmouth, IA 501 9.0 mi
51563 Persia, IA 779 7.9 mi
51553 Minden, IA 1,013 8.4 mi
51536 Hancock, IA 448 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51570 in?
ZIP code 51570 (Shelby) is located in Harrison County, Iowa. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51570?
ZIP code 51570 in Shelby, IA has a population of 1,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51570?
The median household income in ZIP 51570 is $77,708, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51570?
The median home value in ZIP 51570 is $204,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51570?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51570 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51570?
ZIP code 51570 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 966 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51570?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51570 are: Health care and social assistance (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51570?
In ZIP code 51570, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51570?
In ZIP code 51570, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51570?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51570 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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