Shelby County ZIP Codes

List of ZIP Codes in Shelby County

The following table lists ZIP Codes associated with Shelby County, Iowa, based on ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) data from the U.S. Census Bureau.


S.N. Zip Code Latitude Longitude City Population Density
1 51446 41.77663 -95.19277 Irwin 437 4.7
2 51447 41.72101 -95.19196 Kirkman 132 1.4
3 51527 41.82875 -95.348 Defiance 346 3.2
4 51530 41.78247 -95.42613 Earling 710 5.1
5 51531 41.58751 -95.08837 Elk Horn 943 13.4
6 51537 41.64646 -95.29531 Harlan 6,480 15.3
7 51562 41.72591 -95.50128 Panama 590 6.7
8 51565 41.64555 -95.52391 Portsmouth 482 4.1
9 51570 41.52271 -95.46039 Shelby 1,131 6.9
10 51578 41.72002 -95.39508 Westphalia 150 842.6


About Shelby County ZIP Codes

Shelby County in Iowa (IA) is served by approximately 10 ZIP Codes. These codes cover residential neighborhoods, business districts, and rural areas that fall under the county's jurisdiction.

Based on ZIP-level population estimates, the total population covered by these ZIP Codes is around 11,401 people. Population and density values vary from one ZIP Code to another, reflecting the mix of dense urban communities and lower-density suburban or rural zones.

Many of the most significant population centers in Shelby County are located in cities such as Harlan, Shelby, Elk Horn, Earling, Panama. These cities and towns help define the economic and demographic character of the county.

Most ZIP Codes in Shelby County, Iowa follow the America/Chicago time zone.