🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

51537

Harlan

ZIP Code 51537 is a standard zip code serving Harlan, Harlan, Iowa (IA), in Shelby County, United States. It has an estimated population of 6,703 with a median household income of $47,946. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Iowa (IA)
County: Shelby
City: Harlan
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.643700
Longitude: -95.311100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 162.77 mi²
Water Area: 0.29 mi²
Population Density: 41.0 people per mi² (35th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.761650°N, 41.534657°S, -95.102648°E, -95.451002°W

With 6,703 residents spread across 162.77 square miles, this area has a population density of 41.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

6,703

Population

60th percentile

$47,946

Median Income

50th percentile

$110,300

Median Home Value

40th percentile

162.77 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 51537 is $47,946, and the median home value is $110,300.

Housing

3,069

Total Units

2,829

Occupied Units

92.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Harlan, IA.

51593

Harlan

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