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Harlan, Iowa

Population: 4,893 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
4,893
People
Median age
44.6
Housing
Total households
2,017
Income
Median household income
$57,488
Housing
Total housing units
2,229
Employment
Employment rate
54.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
98.3%
City details
Local time 04:21:51(CT)
LocationHarlan, IA
Population (ZIP areas)6,509(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard1 PO Box
CountyShelby
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates41.6501351, -95.2971889
Land area163.8 sq miles(424,212,603 m²)

Map of Harlan, Iowa with ZIP codes

Map of Harlan, Iowa and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Harlan

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Harlan. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
51537Standard$65,0006,509
51593PO BOX

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS