ZIP Code 51527: Defiance, Iowa
ZIP code 51527 is assigned to Defiance, Iowa, and lies within Shelby County. Its reference point is at latitude 41.8053 and longitude -95.3537 (41°48'19.1"N 95°21'13.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 51527
51527 is the only ZIP code listed for Defiance, IA in our directory.
Across Shelby County there are 10 ZIP codes listed, and Iowa has 1,104 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 51530 in Earling, IA, about 3.6 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 51527 |
|---|---|
| City | Defiance |
| County | Shelby County |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Latitude | 41.8053 |
| Longitude | -95.3537 |
| DMS | 41°48'19.1"N 95°21'13.3"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 51530 (Earling, 3.6 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 51527
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ZIP Codes Near 51527
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 51527, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 51527, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Earling, IA (3.6 mi west), Westphalia, IA (6.3 mi south) and Kirkman, IA (6.8 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Earling, IA – 3.6 mi west
- Westphalia, IA – 6.3 mi south
- Kirkman, IA – 6.8 mi southeast
- Manilla, IA – 8.4 mi northeast
- Irwin, IA – 8.6 mi east
- Panama, IA – 8.7 mi southwest
- Dow City, IA – 10 mi northwest
- Harlan, IA – 11 mi south
- Arion, IA – 11 mi northwest
- Aspinwall, IA – 13 mi northeast
Schools Near Defiance, IA
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 51527 may also use facilities in nearby Earling, Westphalia and Kirkman.
Shopping and Dining in Defiance
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Libraries and Historical Places
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To research local history, try searching for Shelby County records and archives along with the name Defiance.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 51527, Earling lies about 3.6 mi to the west, Westphalia lies about 6.3 mi to the south, Kirkman lies about 6.8 mi to the southeast, Manilla lies about 8.4 mi to the northeast and Irwin lies about 8.6 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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