Cherokee County, IA ZIP Codes
12 ZIP codes cover all or part of Cherokee County, Iowa. The Census Bureau counts 11,600 residents in the county, with a median household income of $71,269 and a median home value of $158,700. Median household income ranges from $65,543 in 51025 to $79,338 in 51035. Its largest communities include Cherokee, Marcus, Aurelia, Quimby and Cleghorn.
Cherokee County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,600 |
| Households | 5,045 |
| Median household income | $71,269 |
| Median home value | $158,700 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Median rent | $758 |
All 12 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 15,158 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,523 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $65,543 (51025) to $79,338 (51035) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $71,011 |
| Homeowners | 76.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 11 routes, 3,273 homes (4 of 12 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Cherokee County: 51035 ($79,338)
- Most residents: 51012 (6,311 people)
- Highest homeownership: 51035 (82.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 51005 (28.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 51012 (17.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 51012 (41.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 51035 ($209,700)
Every ZIP code in Cherokee County
| 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 | 100% of its land |
| 51025 | Holstein | 1,925 | 822 | $65,543 | $119,200 | 76.8% | 27.1% | 15.2% | — | — | 13% of its land |
| 51035 | Marcus | 1,627 | 647 | $79,338 | $209,700 | 82.8% | 22.7% | 12.6% | — | — | 99% of its land |
| 51005 | Aurelia | 1,561 | 645 | $75,938 | $169,200 | 80.8% | 28.1% | 1.9% | — | — | 86% of its land |
| 51047 | Peterson | 693 | 314 | $101,000 | $130,300 | 88.9% | 15.9% | 5.3% | — | — | 13% of its land |
| 51020 | Galva | 632 | 231 | $80,066 | $92,500 | 63.2% | 34.2% | 24.0% | 1 | 121 | 12% of its land |
| 51014 | Cleghorn | 549 | 270 | $69,688 | $132,500 | 86.3% | 11.1% | 4.8% | 1 | 131 | 100% of its land |
| 51049 | Quimby | 448 | 223 | $57,120 | $106,100 | 83.0% | 22.9% | 11.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 51048 | Pierson | 435 | 156 | $83,158 | $103,100 | 85.3% | 38.5% | 10.1% | 1 | 156 | 40% of its land |
| 51061 | Washta | 389 | 186 | $49,375 | $77,500 | 88.7% | 7.0% | 7.0% | — | — | 79% of its land |
| 51037 | Meriden | 327 | 154 | $58,958 | $235,400 | 74.7% | 20.8% | 6.9% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 51029 | Larrabee | 261 | 123 | $86,042 | — | 98.4% | 13.8% | 5.0% | — | — | 85% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Cherokee County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Cherokee — 5,154 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Marcus — 1,180 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Aurelia — 991 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Quimby — 286 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cleghorn — 271 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Washta — 180 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Larrabee — 147 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Meriden — 138 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Cherokee County, IA?
- 51012, 51025, 51035, 51005, 51047, 51020, 51014, 51049, 51048, 51061, 51037 and 51029. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Cherokee County?
- 11,600 residents in 5,045 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Cherokee County?
- $71,269 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $65,543 (51025) to $79,338 (51035).
- Which Cherokee County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 51035, at $79,338, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Cherokee County?
- For the 4 of 12 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 11 carrier routes reaching 3,273 residential and 279 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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