City

Shell Rock, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Iowa

👥2,379Population
💰$83,281Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$172,100Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate481 (32.7%)
Some College137 (9.3%)
Associates230 (15.6%)
Bachelors292 (19.8%)
Graduate Degree329 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 19.8%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College9.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors19.8%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,281 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$172,100 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units910
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Shell Rock, IA

Shell Rock is a city in Iowa, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,379 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Shell Rock is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,281 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shell Rock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shell Rock is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.26%).

Shell Rock, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Shell Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50670 2,379 $83,281 $172,100 $750 4.0% 42.2% 86.0%