What city is ZIP code 51531?

51531 is a Elk Horn, Iowa ZIP code.

What county is 51531 in?

ZIP code 51531 is in Shelby County, Iowa.

What time zone is ZIP code 51531 in?

51531 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).

What area code is 51531?

Phone numbers in ZIP code 51531 use area code 712.

What is the population of ZIP code 51531?

About 889 people live in ZIP code 51531, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).

What is the median income in 51531?

The median household income in 51531 is $59,199 a year, lower than 84% of Iowa ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes are near 51531?

The nearest ZIP codes to 51531 are 51543 (Kimballton, 3.7 miles), 50042 (Brayton, 5.4 miles), 51552 (Marne, 9 miles) and 50117 (Hamlin, 9.2 miles).

ZIP code 51531

Where is ZIP code 51531?

Elk Horn, Iowa

Shelby County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 51531 belongs to Elk Horn, Iowa in Shelby County. 51531 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 712. About 889 people live in the 51531 area, where the median household income is $59,199. The closest ZIP codes are 51543 (Kimballton, 3.7 mi north), 50042 (Brayton, 5.4 mi southeast) and 51552 (Marne, 9 mi south).

ZIP code	51531
Type	Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
Status	Active
City	Elk Horn
State	Iowa (IA)
County	Shelby County
Time zone	Central Time · now
Area code	712
Coordinates	41.5829, -95.07 map
3-digit prefix	515

Population and income in 51531

Population	889 · lower than 52% of Iowa ZIP codes
People per square mile	33 · higher than 63% of Iowa ZIP codes
Median age	46 years · higher than 66% of Iowa ZIP codes
Men / women	51% / 49%
Median household income	$59,199 · lower than 84% of Iowa ZIP codes
Income per person	$37,230
Below the poverty line	9.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher	29% of adults 25+
Median home value	$131,500 · lower than 67% of Iowa ZIP codes
Median rent	$668 a month
Housing units	461
Households	389 (2.13 people on average)
Owners / renters	78% / 22%
Land area	27.26 sq mi

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 51531. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 51531

ZIP code	City	Distance	Type
51543	Kimballton, IA	3.7 mi N	Standard
50042	Brayton, IA	5.4 mi SE	Standard
51552	Marne, IA	9 mi S	Standard
50117	Hamlin, IA	9.2 mi NE	Standard
50076	Exira, IA	11 mi E	Standard
51577	Walnut, IA	11.3 mi SW	Standard
50025	Audubon, IA	12.9 mi NE	Standard
50022	Atlantic, IA	13 mi S	Standard
51537	Harlan, IA	13.1 mi W	Standard
51447	Kirkman, IA	14.4 mi NW	Standard
51446	Irwin, IA	14.7 mi NW	Standard
51521	Avoca, IA	16.3 mi SW	Standard

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 51531 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 51531

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST
ELK HORN IA 51531

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (51531-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

Questions

What city is ZIP code 51531?: 51531 is a Elk Horn, Iowa ZIP code.
What county is 51531 in?: ZIP code 51531 is in Shelby County, Iowa.
What time zone is ZIP code 51531 in?: 51531 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
What area code is 51531?: Phone numbers in ZIP code 51531 use area code 712.
What is the population of ZIP code 51531?: About 889 people live in ZIP code 51531, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 51531?: The median household income in 51531 is $59,199 a year, lower than 84% of Iowa ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 51531?: The nearest ZIP codes to 51531 are 51543 (Kimballton, 3.7 miles), 50042 (Brayton, 5.4 miles), 51552 (Marne, 9 miles) and 50117 (Hamlin, 9.2 miles).