Cherokee, IA ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Cherokee, Iowa: 51012. Together they are home to 6,311 residents in 2,752 households.
Cherokee city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,154 |
| Households | 2,289 |
| Median household income | $61,750 |
| Median home value | $136,700 |
| Median age | 43.2 |
| Median rent | $728 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,311 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,752 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $69,531 (51012) to $69,531 (51012) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $69,531 |
| Homeowners | 68.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 8 routes, 2,873 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Cherokee
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51012 | Cherokee | 6,311 | 2,752 | $69,531 | $151,400 | 68.9% | 25.8% | 17.0% | 8 | 3,145 | 5% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Cherokee when at least 10% of its land lies inside Cherokee city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Cherokee. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Cherokee.
Counties
- Cherokee County — 12 ZIP codes
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EDDM guides
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Cherokee, IA?
- 51012. A ZIP code is listed for Cherokee when at least 10% of its land lies inside Cherokee city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Cherokee.
- What is the population of Cherokee, IA?
- The Census Bureau counts 5,154 residents inside Cherokee city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Cherokee hold 6,311 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Cherokee, IA?
- $61,750 inside Cherokee city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $69,531 to $69,531.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Cherokee, IA?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 8 carrier routes reaching 2,873 residential and 271 business mailboxes.
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