Portsmouth
City in Shelby County, Iowa

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.
- 182residents (2020 Census)
- 1,224 ftelevation · 373 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 592 / sq mipopulation density
- 51565ZIP code
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 had 182 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 182 |
|---|---|
| Density | 592 per sq mi (229 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Portsmouth at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 182 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6503° N, 95.5195° W |
| ZIP code | 51565 |
| Official website | portsmouthiowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1964200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Portsmouth
- Tennant5.5 mi SE
- Persia5.6 mi SW
- Panama5.7 mi NE
- Westphalia8.1 mi NE
- Harlan9.9 mi E
- Earling10.1 mi NE
- Shelby10.7 mi S
- Corley11.0 mi SE
- Woodbine11.5 mi NW
- Minden12.6 mi S
- Logan14.0 mi W
- Kirkman14.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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