51537 ZIP Code
Harlan, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 51537 |
| City/Town: | Harlan |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,852 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,615 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,261 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,134 |
| Median Home Value: | $155,600 |
| Land Area: | 163.8 sq miles
424.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6501, -95.2972 |
Population Information (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,852 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,378 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,474 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 428 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 455 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 296 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 604 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 299 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 633 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 795 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 654 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 490 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 696 | 10.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 701 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 459 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 342 | 5.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $155,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,036 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,134 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,837 | 90.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 297 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,088 | 73.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 749 | 26.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,770 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 94 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 235 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,470 | 30.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 981 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 833 | 17.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 858 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 299 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (51537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,615 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,949 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,067 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,261 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,418 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,334 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 84 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,118 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,687 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 377 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 261 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,345 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 105 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 120 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 277 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 221 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 276 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 216 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 53 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (51537 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 98 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 89 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 369 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 156 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 396 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 447 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 346 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 475 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 213 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 248 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (51537 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,484 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 351 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 127 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 24 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 315 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (51537 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 219 | 6.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 283 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 395 | 11.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 84 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 453 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 214 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 210 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 308 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 786 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 123 | 3.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 73 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 133 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,455 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,804 | 70.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,752 | 40.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 297 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (51537 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,132 | 75.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,028 | 36.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 582 | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 32 | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 75 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 375 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (51537 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,768 | 88.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 33 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 27 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 49 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 65 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 119 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 60 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (51537 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 93 | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 212 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 166 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 182 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 534 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 324 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 231 | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 195 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,197 | 38.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (51537 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 10 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 180 | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 778 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,240 | 39.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 685 | 21.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 241 | 7.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (51537 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,563 | 55.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 395 | 13.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 799 | 28.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 20 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 47 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (51537 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 109 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 888 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 999 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 841 | 29.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (51537 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 270 | 12.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 274 | 13.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 449 | 21.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 388 | 18.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 384 | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 247 | 11.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 56 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (51537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,350 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $539 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,036 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,837 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,502 | 52.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 582 | 20.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 532 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 625 | 22.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 758 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 967 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (51537 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,741 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 791 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,541 | 56.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 183 | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 166 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 699 | 25.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (51537 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,618 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 111 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 86 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 544 | 33.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 542 | 33.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 335 | 20.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,331 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 523 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,752 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 687 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 68 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 282 | 41.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 337 | 49.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (51537 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,977 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 864 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 253 | 29.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 563 | 65.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 315 | 36.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (51537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,659 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 77 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 193 | 250.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 193 | 250.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 193 | 250.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | 7.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 107 | 139.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (51537 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,424 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,225 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 199 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 198 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (51537 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,837 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,466 | 86.9% | 89.4% |
Harlan, IA51537