Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$738 tract average vs. $989 citywide (-25%)
A 25% discount to the citywide median is a material local contrast. Read the individual tract values before treating that gap as typical across the city.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Sheldon
Among 4 census tracts, Tract 4902 leads at $70,402 median income, while Tract 4901 sits at $58,500.
4 census tracts · Iowa · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$66,747
median household
Income Range
$58,500 – $70,402
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$738/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
4
in Sheldon
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Home value
$149,125 tract average vs. $173,600 citywide (-14%)
The tract average runs 14% below the citywide median. That modest difference shows why the tract table can refine a city-level starting point.
Comparison 3
Household income
$66,747 tract average vs. $68,448 citywide (-2%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 2% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 4 of 4 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 4902 highest at $70,402 ; Tract 4901 lowest at $58,500.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 4903 O'Brien Co. | 5,232 | View › |
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Tract 4902 O'Brien Co. | 4,038 | View › |
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Tract 4901 O'Brien Co. | 2,545 | View › |
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Tract 4904 O'Brien Co. | 2,288 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026