Shellsburg
City in Benton County, Iowa

Shellsburg is a city in Benton County, Iowa, with 961 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 791 ft (241 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palo, 4.2 miles SE.
- 961residents (2020 Census)
- 791 ftelevation · 241 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 1,171 / sq mipopulation density
- 52332ZIP code
About Shellsburg
Shellsburg is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 961 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Shellsburg
- Median household income
- $70,179
- Median home value
- $175,800
- Median rent
- $967/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Shellsburg had 961 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 961 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,171 per sq mi (452 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shellsburg at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 961 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0929° N, 91.8715° W |
| ZIP code | 52332 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1972480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shellsburg
- Palo4.2 mi SE
- Atkins6.8 mi S
- Center Point7.8 mi NE
- Newhall8.5 mi SW
- Vinton9.3 mi NW
- Urbana9.5 mi N
- Hiawatha9.7 mi E
- Robins10.2 mi E
- Fairfax12.5 mi SE
- Van Horne12.6 mi SW
- Cedar Rapids13.3 mi SE
- Norway13.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shellsburg
What county is Shellsburg in?
Shellsburg is in Benton County, Iowa.
What is the population of Shellsburg, IA?
961 people lived in Shellsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shellsburg, IA?
The ZIP code of Shellsburg is 52332.
What is the elevation of Shellsburg?
791 feet (241 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shellsburg?
Palo (4.2 mi), Atkins (6.8 mi), Center Point (7.8 mi), Newhall (8.5 mi), Vinton (9.3 mi).
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