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 Moderate-density area
- $62,143
- Median income Near-median income area
- $124,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shenandoah pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 51601 (Shenandoah, IA) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.8 in 2023 to 218.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 51601 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa, home to 6,025 residents across 276.4 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51601 reports a modest median household income of $62,143 (19% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,465. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,200 (29% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $780; owner occupancy is 60.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Page County, so 51601 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 51601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shenandoah, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 51601?
47.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,465
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51601 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Shenandoah, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,143 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,828housing units
2,828
Total Housing Units
2,522
Occupied Units
306
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,200
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 51601
Shenandoah (51601)
6,025 residents
- 51638 1,299
Essex (51638)
1,299 residents
- 51639 795
Farragut (51639)
795 residents
- 51636 405
Coin (51636)
405 residents
- 51647 141
Northboro (51647)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51639
Farragut (51639)
$84,688 median income
- 51636
Coin (51636)
$63,516 median income
- 51601
Shenandoah (51601)
$62,143 median income
- 51638
Essex (51638)
$59,107 median income
- 51647 $23,633
Northboro (51647)
$23,633 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51601, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,025 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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