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51201

Sheldon, IA

Total Population

6,278

Median Household Income

$69,041

Median Home Value

$165,900

Median Rent

$639

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$69,041

100.4% above state median

Home Value

$165,900

100.7% above state median

Rent

$639

100% above state median

Median Age

38.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Sheldon, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.5%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$69,041

-8.1% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.4%

State: $-17,266,039

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.49 people

Total Households

2,407

Family Households

55.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

31.2%

#2 Industry

Education

20.9%

#3 Industry

Mining

13.1%

Total Employed Residents:2,351

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

13.4%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.3%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.0%

33 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:3,153

Commute Insights

0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

98.5%

3,416 employed

Labor Force

3,469

53 unemployed

Median Age

38.5 years

Per Capita Income

$31,095

Poverty Rate

13.5%

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