City

Shellsburg, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Iowa

👥1,638Population
💰$90,781Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$227,800Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
HS Graduate454 (39%)
Some College181 (15.5%)
Associates147 (12.6%)
Bachelors201 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree181 (15.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 39%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
HS Grad39.0%
Some College15.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.8%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,781 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$227,800 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units789
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Shellsburg, IA

Shellsburg is a city in Iowa, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,638 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Shellsburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,781 is above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shellsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shellsburg is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shellsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52332 1,638 $90,781 $227,800 $775 0.7% 32.8% 90.2%