ZIP Code 51201: Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA uses ZIP code 51201, which falls within O'Brien County, Iowa. Its reference point is at latitude 43.1808 and longitude -95.8401 (43°10'50.9"N 95°50'24.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 51201
51201 is the only ZIP code listed for Sheldon, IA in our directory.
Across O'Brien County there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and Iowa has 1,104 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 51244 in Matlock, IA, about 4.5 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 51201 |
|---|---|
| City | Sheldon |
| County | O'Brien County |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Latitude | 43.1808 |
| Longitude | -95.8401 |
| DMS | 43°10'50.9"N 95°50'24.4"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 51244 (Matlock, 4.5 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 51201
Map centered on 43.1808, -95.8401. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 51201
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 51201, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 51201, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Matlock, IA (4.5 mi northwest), Archer, IA (6.6 mi southeast) and Boyden, IA (7.3 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Matlock, IA – 4.5 mi northwest
- Archer, IA – 6.6 mi southeast
- Boyden, IA – 7.3 mi west
- Hospers, IA – 7.9 mi southwest
- Sanborn, IA – 9.0 mi east
- Ashton, IA – 9.4 mi northeast
- Primghar, IA – 12 mi southeast
- George, IA – 14 mi northwest
- Melvin, IA – 14 mi northeast
- Granville, IA – 15 mi south
Schools Near Sheldon, IA
If you are moving to ZIP code 51201, check the school district serving Sheldon and O'Brien County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 51201 may also use facilities in nearby Matlock, Archer and Boyden.
Shopping and Dining in Sheldon
For places to eat and shop near Sheldon, IA, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 51201.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Sheldon, Iowa can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 51201.
To research local history, try searching for O'Brien County records and archives along with the name Sheldon.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 51201, Matlock lies about 4.5 mi to the northwest, Archer lies about 6.6 mi to the southeast, Boyden lies about 7.3 mi to the west, Hospers lies about 7.9 mi to the southwest and Sanborn lies about 9.0 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 51201
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