Sheldon
City in O'Brien County, Iowa
Sheldon is a city in O'Brien County, Iowa, with 5,512 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,427 ft (435 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Matlock, 6.4 miles NW.
- 5,512residents (2020 Census)
- 1,427 ftelevation · 435 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 1,142 / sq mipopulation density
- 51201ZIP code
About Sheldon
Sheldon is a city in O'Brien and Sioux counties in the U.S. state of Iowa, along the Floyd River. The population was 5,512 at the time of the 2020 census; it is the largest city in O'Brien County.
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Living in Sheldon
- Median household income
- $62,159
- Median home value
- $192,700
- Median rent
- $930/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Sheldon had 5,512 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,512 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,142 per sq mi (441 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sheldon at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | O'Brien County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,512 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.83 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1796° N, 95.8433° W |
| ZIP code | 51201 |
| Official website | sheldoniowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1972390 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sheldon
- Matlock6.4 mi NW
- Archer6.7 mi SE
- Hospers8.0 mi S
- Boyden8.1 mi W
- Ashton9.4 mi N
- Sanborn9.5 mi E
- Primghar12.9 mi SE
- Granville13.5 mi S
- George13.8 mi NW
- Melvin13.9 mi NE
- Hull14.7 mi W
- Alton15.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sheldon
What county is Sheldon in?
Sheldon is in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What is the population of Sheldon, IA?
5,512 people lived in Sheldon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sheldon, IA?
The ZIP code of Sheldon is 51201.
What is the elevation of Sheldon?
1,427 feet (435 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sheldon?
Matlock (6.4 mi), Archer (6.7 mi), Hospers (8.0 mi), Boyden (8.1 mi), Ashton (9.4 mi).
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