Shelby
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Shelby is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, with 727 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Minden, 5.4 miles SW.
- 727residents (2020 Census)
- 1,312 ftelevation · 400 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 342 / sq mipopulation density
- 51570ZIP code
About Shelby
Shelby is a city in Pottawattamie and Shelby counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 727 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Shelby
- Median household income
- $63,654
- Median home value
- $162,500
- Median rent
- $840/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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Shelby had 727 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 727 |
|---|---|
| Density | 342 per sq mi (132 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelby at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 727 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.12 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5051° N, 95.4494° W |
| ZIP code | 51570 |
| Official website | shelbyia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1972300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelby
- Minden5.4 mi SW
- Avoca6.0 mi E
- Tennant6.2 mi N
- Corley7.9 mi NE
- Persia8.0 mi NW
- Hancock8.9 mi SE
- Neola9.5 mi SW
- Portsmouth10.7 mi N
- Harlan11.8 mi NE
- Walnut11.9 mi E
- Bentley12.7 mi SW
- Oakland13.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shelby
What county is Shelby in?
Shelby is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the population of Shelby, IA?
727 people lived in Shelby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelby, IA?
The ZIP code of Shelby is 51570.
What is the elevation of Shelby?
1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelby?
Minden (5.4 mi), Avoca (6.0 mi), Tennant (6.2 mi), Corley (7.9 mi), Persia (8.0 mi).
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