51012 ZIP Code – Cherokee, Iowa
ZIP code 51012 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Cherokee, Iowa, within Cherokee County with a population of approximately 6,518 residents. The median household income of $55,792 is below the Iowa average and below the national average. Median home values of $146,700 are well below the national average, with 68.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $650 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 20.3%, below the national average. The median age is 43.1, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 51037, 51005, 51014.
ZIP Code 51012 Data
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ZIP 51012 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51012 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,518 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $146k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $650 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51037 – Meriden
- 51005 – Aurelia
- 51014 – Cleghorn
- 51049 – Quimby
- 51029 – Larrabee
- 51035 – Marcus
- 51002 – Alta
- 51009 – Calumet
- 51061 – Washta
- 51046 – Paullina
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51037 | MERIDEN | 293 | $76,667 |
| 51005 | AURELIA | 1,486 | $74,750 |
| 51014 | CLEGHORN | 534 | $63,750 |
| 51049 | QUIMBY | 502 | $51,618 |
| 51029 | LARRABEE | 280 | $73,333 |