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Shenandoah city, IA

ZIP 51601 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 51601

51601 has a population of 5,562 with a median age of 44.2 yrs (51.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.6%-11% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.0%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
26.5%+62% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.2%-44% vs US avg
x
High school
45.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.6%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.1%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.7%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.7%+164% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
54.0%+832% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 51601

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.7%+164% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.1%-0% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.8%-39% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.6%+85% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
54.0%+832% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,562
Median age44.2
Poverty rate19.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.8%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born36.7%