ZIP code 51527
Where is ZIP code 51527?
Defiance, Iowa
Shelby County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 51527 belongs to Defiance, Iowa in Shelby County. 51527 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 712. About 362 people live in the 51527 area, where the median household income is $64,750. The closest ZIP codes are 51530 (Earling, 3.6 mi west), 51578 (Westphalia, 6.3 mi south) and 51447 (Kirkman, 6.8 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 51527 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Defiance |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 712 |
| Coordinates | 41.8053, -95.3537 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 515 |
Population and income in 51527
| Population | 362 · lower than 79% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9 · lower than 86% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.4 years · lower than 79% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $64,750 · lower than 71% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,289 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $123,400 · lower than 71% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $689 a month |
| Housing units | 170 |
| Households | 166 (2.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 42.26 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 51527. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 51527
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51530 | Earling, IA | 3.6 mi W | Standard |
| 51578 | Westphalia, IA | 6.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 51447 | Kirkman, IA | 6.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 51454 | Manilla, IA | 8.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 51446 | Irwin, IA | 8.6 mi E | Standard |
| 51562 | Panama, IA | 8.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 51528 | Dow City, IA | 10.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 51537 | Harlan, IA | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 51520 | Arion, IA | 11.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 51432 | Aspinwall, IA | 13.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 51565 | Portsmouth, IA | 13.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 51529 | Dunlap, IA | 14.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 51527 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 51527
123 MAIN ST
DEFIANCE IA 51527
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (51527-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 51527?
- 51527 is a Defiance, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 51527 in?
- ZIP code 51527 is in Shelby County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 51527 in?
- 51527 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 51527?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 51527 use area code 712.
- What is the population of ZIP code 51527?
- About 362 people live in ZIP code 51527, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 51527?
- The median household income in 51527 is $64,750 a year, lower than 71% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 51527?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 51527 are 51530 (Earling, 3.6 miles), 51578 (Westphalia, 6.3 miles), 51447 (Kirkman, 6.8 miles) and 51454 (Manilla, 8.4 miles).