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ZIP code 51578: Westphalia, IA

51578 is a ZIP code in Westphalia, Iowa, mainly in Shelby County. About 116 people live here.

Population
116
Median household income
$77,292
Typical home value
$97,600ACS median value
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
63.3
Homeowners
72.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 51578 details

CityWestphalia
StateIowa
CountyShelby County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area0.1 sq mi
Population density1,657 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher13.9% of adults 25+
Average commute23.9 minutes
Center coordinates41.72007, -95.39508

ZIP codes near 51578

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
51530Earling, IA5.0 mi809
51562Panama, IA5.1 mi506
51537Harlan, IA7.0 mi6,382
51565Portsmouth, IA8.5 mi516
51527Defiance, IA8.8 mi362
51447Kirkman, IA10.5 mi113
51446Irwin, IA11.1 mi499
51570Shelby, IA13.8 mi1,118

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 51578?

A typical home in ZIP code 51578 is worth about $97,600 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $77,292 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 51578

What city is ZIP code 51578?

ZIP code 51578 is in Westphalia, IA, in Shelby County.

What county is ZIP code 51578 in?

51578 is mainly in Shelby County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 51578?

About 116 people live in ZIP code 51578, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 51578 in?

51578 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.