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Shenandoah, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51601

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

6,025
22/sq mi
$62,143
Median income
$124,200
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shenandoah pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 276.4 square miles in Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa. The area is home to 6,025 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 51601 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51601 sits at $62,143 (19% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $34,465. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $124,200 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Page County, so you can benchmark 51601 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 51601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51601.

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 51601, Shenandoah, 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

6,025

Population

276.4

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51601?

47.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$62,143

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$34,465

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51601 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,143 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,828

Total Housing Units

2,522

Occupied Units

306

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$124,200

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 51601 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 149
2021 +8.3% 161
2022 +16.7% 188
2023 +8.7% 205
2024 +6.6% 218

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 185 business establishments in ZIP 51601, employing approximately 2,858 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,726,000.

185

Businesses

2,858

Employees

$132.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 26 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 21 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 19 10.3%
Construction 14 7.6%
Finance and insurance 11 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.9%
Manufacturing 7 3.8%
Wholesale trade 7 3.8%
Information 6 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 51601 vs 51639 →

ZIP 51601 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 51601 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 51601 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 51601 ranks #3 of 5 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
51639 Farragut, IA 795 6.6 mi
51647 Northboro, IA 141 8.3 mi
51636 Coin, IA 405 7.4 mi
51638 Essex, IA 1,299 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Page County

51632 standard
Clarinda, IA
Pop: 7,297
50864 standard
Villisca, IA
Pop: 2,057
51638 standard
Essex, IA
Pop: 1,299
51636 standard
Coin, IA
Pop: 405
51631 standard
Braddyville, IA
Pop: 306
51637 standard
College Springs, IA
Pop: 214

Related Areas

Page County Shenandoah, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51601 in? ▼
ZIP code 51601 (Shenandoah) is located in Page County, Iowa. Page County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/page-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51601? ▼
ZIP code 51601 in Shenandoah, IA has a population of 6,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51601 is $62,143, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51601 is $124,200, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51601 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51601? ▼
ZIP code 51601 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 2,858 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51601 are: Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (26), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51601 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51601? ▼
In ZIP code 51601, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 51601? ▼
In ZIP code 51601, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51601 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Shenandoah, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.