ZIP Code 51201 - Sheldon Iowa

51201 Overview

ZIP Code 51201 is located in Sheldon Iowa. Portions of 51201 are also in Matlock and Floyd Township (Obrien County) and Carroll Township (Obrien County) and Grant Township (Sioux County) and Lynn Township and Dale Township (Lyon County) and Gilman Township and Capel Township and Franklin Township (Obrien County). 51201 is primarily within Obrien County, with some portions in Sioux County and Lyon County. Regionally, 51201 is located in the Sioux City Area.

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ZIP Code 51201 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameSheldon
Primary CountyObrien County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)6,278
Area Code(s)712
Current Time
CST

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51201 Demographics

51201 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 51201 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 51201 is White. The current unemployment level in 51201 is 3.0%.

Population6,278
Population Growth Rate3.21%
Population Density54 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,742
Percentage High Income Households2.8%
Median Household Income (2021)$63,047
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$443,310
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)3.0%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 85.45%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 73.87%

51201 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White5,41685.45%
Black1322.08%
Hispanic6119.64%
Asian620.98%
Native American1171.85%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

51201 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White85175.11%
Black282.47%
Hispanic22319.68%
Asian201.77%
Native American50.44%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander60.53%

51201 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2085.16%
Bachelor Degree87521.7%
High School Diploma1,32932.96%
No High School Diploma1042.58%
GED or Alternate1353.35%
1 or More Years of College74718.53%
Associates Degree4029.97%
Masters Degree1844.56%
Professional Degree481.19%
Doctorate Degree00%

51201 Geography

51201 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 4b: -25F to -20F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion47a - Loess Prairies

51201 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)411223447576159493622934
Avg Max Temp (°F)23304258718083817361412756
Avg Precip (In.).76.642.072.883.564.343.763.942.582.051.59.8128.99

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