51005 ZIP Code, Aurelia, IA
51005 is a ZIP code in Aurelia, Iowa — mostly in Cherokee County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Buena Vista County. It covers 94 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51002, 51012 and 50592. 1,561 people live here in 645 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $75,938, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 48.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Aurelia, IA
- County: Cherokee County
- Land area: 94 sq mi
- Population: 1,561
- Median household income: $75,938
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,561 |
| Households | 645 |
| Median household income | $75,938 |
| Income per person | $37,877 |
| Median age | 48.1 |
| Homeowners | 80.8% |
| Median home value | $169,200 |
| Median rent | $789 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 1.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Broadband internet | 93.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 4.2% |
| $25–35K | 9.5% |
| $35–50K | 7.8% |
| $50–75K | 19.4% |
| $75–100K | 23.1% |
| $100–150K | 16.6% |
| $150–200K | 6.4% |
| $200K+ | 5.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 6.5% |
| 45–54 | 14.5% |
| 55–64 | 16.0% |
| 65–74 | 15.4% |
| 75+ | 8.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.9% |
| Owned outright | 39.2% |
| Rented | 16.9% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.1% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 51005
27 business establishments with 209 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51002 — Alta city, IA (5.3 mi)
- 51012 — Cherokee city, IA (7.3 mi)
- 50592 — Truesdale city, IA (12 mi)
- 51029 — Larrabee city, IA (12.8 mi)
- 51049 — Quimby city, IA (13.2 mi)
- 50576 — Rembrandt city, IA (13.4 mi)
- 51037 — Meriden city, IA (13.4 mi)
- 50588 — Storm Lake city, IA (13.9 mi)
Areas that include 51005
- Aurelia, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Buena Vista County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Cherokee County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51005, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51005 in?
- 51005 is a Aurelia, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Aurelia; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51005 in?
- 51005 is mostly in Cherokee County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Buena Vista County.
- What is the population of 51005?
- About 1,561 people (±204), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,474.
- What is the median household income in 51005?
- $75,938 (±$10,292), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 51005?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51005 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51005?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51002 (5.3 mi, Alta), 51012 (7.3 mi, Cherokee), 50592 (12 mi, Truesdale), 51029 (12.8 mi, Larrabee), 51049 (13.2 mi, Quimby) and 50576 (13.4 mi, Rembrandt).
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