Shelby County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 11 ZIP codes · 10 cities
11
ZIP codes
11,770
population (2021)
-3.3%
pop change since 2010
19165
FIPS code
Shelby County ZIP code map
About Shelby County
Shelby County is located in Iowa and contains 11 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,770 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.3% from 12,167 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Shelby County is 19165.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,770 |
| 2010 population | 12,167 |
| Change | -3.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19165 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Shelby County
ZIP codes for Shelby County, IA (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51446 | Irwin | Shelby | View map |
| 51447 | Kirkman | Shelby | View map |
| 51527 | Defiance | Shelby | View map |
| 51530 | Earling | Shelby | View map |
| 51531 | Elk Horn | Shelby | View map |
| 51537 | Harlan | Shelby | View map |
| 51562 | Panama | Shelby | View map |
| 51565 | Portsmouth | Shelby | View map |
| 51570 | Shelby | Shelby | View map |
| 51578 | Westphalia | Shelby | View map |
| 51593 | Harlan | Shelby | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,285
Population
44.9
Median age
$67,912
Median household income
$38,480
Per capita income
$152,267
Median home value
$706
Median monthly rent
80.2%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
4,076
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
300
Under 5
331
342
5–9
378
273
10–14
302
380
15–19
419
266
20–24
294
570
25–34
628
562
35–44
619
550
45–54
606
387
55–59
426
486
60–64
536
666
65–74
734
350
75–84
386
235
85+
259
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,437 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 8,848 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,630 | 25.9% |
| Median age | 44.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.7%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,635 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 354 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 316 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 174 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 108 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
23.8%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $67,912 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.4%
$50k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k–$300k
18.7%
$300k–$500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,267 |
| Median rent / month | $706 |
| Owner occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter occupied | 19.8% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 92.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 46.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 38.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.8% |
| Electricity | 29.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,652 | 62.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 293 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 836 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,021 | 17.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,245 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,680 | 37.4% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.2% | 16.7% |
| Married | 67.0% | 63.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
38.5%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 211 | 9.7% |
| Kindergarten | 130 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 962 | 48.1% |
| High school | 715 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 445 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Agriculture & mining
12.9%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Retail trade
9.4%
Construction
7.4%
Other services
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Professional & management
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 9.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.2% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 14.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 4.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 7.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
7.6%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
26.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.0% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 795 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 21.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.2% |
| Public insurance | 40.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,654 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 109 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 109 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,066 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 10,970 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,677 | 71.2% |
| Foreign born | 96 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 219 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 69 | 23.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,379 | 12.2% |
| Dutch | 1,036 | 9.2% |
| French | 794 | 7% |
| Arab | 516 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 387 | 3.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 134 | 1.2% |
| German | 28 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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