51012 Zip Code Profile

51012 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Cherokee, Iowa. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $53,539/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 51012 is $44,110.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 51012 earn an average of $32,564/year. Women earn only $17,130/year.

3,269 people in 51012 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 51012? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 13.5 minutes!

The median age here is 47. There are 3,254 men and 3,388 women. The median age for men is 46 while for women the median age is 48.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,890 people (out of the 6,642 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,892 homes, and 251 businesses every day. 186 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

51012 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan!) and -96 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,238 feet above sea levell.

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• Correctionville Farm & Fun
• Paullina Farmers Market

• Primghar Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,642
• White Population: 6,421
• Black Population: 87
• Hispanic Population: 185
• Asian Population: 57
• Hawaiian Population: 12
• Indian Population: 38
• Male Population: 3,254
• Female Population: 3,388
• Median Age: 47
• Median Age of Males: 46
• Median Age of Females: 48

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: West North Central
• State: Iowa
• County: Cherokee
• City: Cherokee
• Longitude: -95.6
• Latitude: 42.7
• Elevation: 1,238 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 712

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,202
• Drive alone: 2,645
• Carpool: 355
• Public transit: 9
• Ride bikes or walk: 186


• Average commute time: 13.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 269
•    5 - 9: 1,320
•    10 - 14: 731
•    15 - 19: 237
•    20 - 24: 203
•    25 - 29: 114
•    30 - 34: 123
•    35 - 39: 0
•    40 - 44: 23
•    45 - 59: 73
•    60 - 89: 81
•    90 plus: 28

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $75,100
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,345
• Businesses: 230
• Employees: 3,720
• Annual Payroll: $120,950,000
• Average Family Income: $53,539
• Median Family Income: $33,444
• Average Income for Men: $32,564
• Average Income for Women: $17,130

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 18347.0
• Sr Senator: Chuck Grassley (R)
• Jr Senator: Tom Harkin (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 035
• State FIPS Code: 19

• Cherokee Area Farmers Market

View all schools in Cherokee

Primary Schools

Early Childhood Learning Center

400 N Roosevelt

Cherokee, IA 51012

(712) 225-6774

Roosevelt Elementary School

929 North Roosevelt

Cherokee, IA 51012

(712) 225-6760

Middle Schools

Cherokee Middle School

206 E. Indian Street

Cherokee, IA 51012

(712) 225-6750

High Schools

Little Sioux Success Center

600 West Bluff St

Cherokee, IA 51012

(712) 225-6755

Washington High School

600 W Bluff St

Cherokee, IA 51012

(712) 225-6755