Portsmouth

City in Shelby County, Iowa

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Portsmouth is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, with 182 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,224 ft (373 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tennant, 5.5 miles SE.

About Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States. The population was 182 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Living in Portsmouth

Median household income
$80,781
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$769/mo
Median age
47.3
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Portsmouth, IA population

Portsmouth had 182 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census182
Density592 per sq mi (229 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Portsmouth at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyShelby County
TypeCity
Population182 (2020)
Land area0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Coordinates41.6503° N, 95.5195° W
ZIP code51565
Official websiteportsmouthiowa.com
Census code (GEOID)1964200

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth

What county is Portsmouth in?

Portsmouth is in Shelby County, Iowa.

What is the population of Portsmouth, IA?

182 people lived in Portsmouth at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Portsmouth, IA?

The ZIP code of Portsmouth is 51565.

What is the elevation of Portsmouth?

1,224 feet (373 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Portsmouth?

Tennant (5.5 mi), Persia (5.6 mi), Panama (5.7 mi), Westphalia (8.1 mi), Harlan (9.9 mi).

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