Shelby
Census-designated place in Newton County, Indiana

Shelby is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Newton County, Indiana, with 453 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 640 ft (195 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thayer, 1.5 miles SE.
- 453residents (2020 Census)
- 640 ftelevation · 195 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 352 / sq mipopulation density
- 46377main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Shelby
Shelby is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Cedar Creek Township, Lake County, Indiana. Shelby had a population of 453 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $32,180
- Median age
- 63.4
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Shelby had 453 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 453 |
|---|---|
| Density | 352 per sq mi (136 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelby at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Newton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 453 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.29 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1934° N, 87.3427° W |
| ZIP codes | 46377, 46381 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1869246 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelby
- Thayer1.5 mi SE
- Roselawn3.8 mi SE
- Sumava Resorts5.3 mi W
- Schneider5.4 mi W
- Lake Village6.6 mi SW
- DeMotte7.7 mi E
- Lowell7.8 mi NW
- Fair Oaks9.3 mi SE
- Lake Dalecarlia10.2 mi N
- Hebron11.7 mi NE
- Leroy12.0 mi N
- Cedar Lake13.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shelby
What county is Shelby in?
Shelby is in Newton County, Indiana.
What is the population of Shelby, IN?
453 people lived in Shelby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelby, IN?
The main ZIP code is 46377. Other ZIP codes: 46381.
What is the elevation of Shelby?
640 feet (195 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelby?
Thayer (1.5 mi), Roselawn (3.8 mi), Sumava Resorts (5.3 mi), Schneider (5.4 mi), Lake Village (6.6 mi).
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