Sheldahl
City in Story County, Iowa

Sheldahl is a city in Story County, Iowa, with 297 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,033 ft (315 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Slater, 1.2 miles N.
- 297residents (2020 Census)
- 1,033 ftelevation · 315 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 368 / sq mipopulation density
- 50243ZIP code
About Sheldahl
Sheldahl is a city in Polk, Boone, and Story counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 297 at the time of the 2020 census.
The Boone County portion of Sheldahl is part of the Boone Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Story County portion is part of the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area. Together, these two areas form the Ames–Boone Combined Statistical Area. The small portion of the city that extends into Polk County is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Sheldahl
- Median household income
- $80,938
- Median home value
- $184,700
- Median age
- 36
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Sheldahl had 297 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 297 |
|---|---|
| Density | 368 per sq mi (142 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sheldahl at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Story County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 297 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8645° N, 93.6968° W |
| ZIP code | 50243 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1972345 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sheldahl
- Slater1.2 mi N
- Alleman5.5 mi SE
- Huxley5.8 mi E
- Polk City5.9 mi S
- Kelley6.2 mi N
- Madrid6.4 mi W
- Cambridge8.6 mi E
- Luther9.4 mi NW
- Granger9.6 mi SW
- Elkhart10.2 mi SE
- Ankeny10.3 mi SE
- Woodward11.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Sheldahl
What county is Sheldahl in?
Sheldahl is in Story County, Iowa.
What is the population of Sheldahl, IA?
297 people lived in Sheldahl at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sheldahl, IA?
The ZIP code of Sheldahl is 50243.
What is the elevation of Sheldahl?
1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sheldahl?
Slater (1.2 mi), Alleman (5.5 mi), Huxley (5.8 mi), Polk City (5.9 mi), Kelley (6.2 mi).
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