Shannon City
City in Union County, Iowa

Shannon City is a city in Union County, Iowa, with 73 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,224 ft (373 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arispe, 4.2 miles NE.
- 73residents (2020 Census)
- 1,224 ftelevation · 373 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 177 / sq mipopulation density
- 50861ZIP code
About Shannon City
Shannon City is a city in southern Union and northern Ringgold counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 73 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Shannon City
- Median household income
- $92,875
- Median home value
- $45,000
- Median age
- 35.3
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Shannon City had 73 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 73 |
|---|---|
| Density | 177 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shannon City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 73 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.41 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8988° N, 94.2637° W |
| ZIP code | 50861 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1971940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shannon City
- Arispe4.2 mi NE
- Tingley4.8 mi SE
- Diagonal7.3 mi SW
- Ellston9.1 mi SE
- Afton9.6 mi N
- Sun Valley Lake10.8 mi E
- Kent11.0 mi W
- Creston12.3 mi NW
- Beaconsfield12.8 mi SE
- Mount Ayr12.8 mi S
- Clearfield13.3 mi SW
- Cromwell14.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shannon City
What county is Shannon City in?
Shannon City is in Union County, Iowa.
What is the population of Shannon City, IA?
73 people lived in Shannon City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shannon City, IA?
The ZIP code of Shannon City is 50861.
What is the elevation of Shannon City?
1,224 feet (373 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shannon City?
Arispe (4.2 mi), Tingley (4.8 mi), Diagonal (7.3 mi), Ellston (9.1 mi), Afton (9.6 mi).
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