51012 ZIP Code
Cherokee, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 51012 |
| City/Town: | Cherokee |
| County: | Cherokee |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,518 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,792 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,176 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,905 |
| Median Home Value: | $146,700 |
| Land Area: | 147.7 sq miles
382.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7454, -95.5604 |
Population Information (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,518 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,292 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,226 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 365 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 400 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 564 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 383 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 328 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 650 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 821 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 681 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 366 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 497 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 782 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 449 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 232 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $146,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $650 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,905 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,787 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 118 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,908 | 68.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 879 | 31.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,478 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 64 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 211 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,926 | 43.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 841 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 468 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 597 | 13.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 371 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (51012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,792 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,610 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,042 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,176 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,290 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,176 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 114 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,865 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,261 | 71.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 554 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 361 | 11.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,143 | 94.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 45 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 312 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 242 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 276 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 204 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (51012 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 122 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 122 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 321 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 277 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 293 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 576 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 284 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 494 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 174 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 124 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (51012 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,338 | 73.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 341 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 102 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 287 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (51012 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 223 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 358 | 11.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 132 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 650 | 20.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 164 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 128 | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 44 | 1.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 163 | 5.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 712 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 125 | 3.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 183 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 185 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,860 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,309 | 66.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,508 | 38.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 431 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (51012 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,064 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,174 | 42.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 816 | 29.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 58 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 163 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 152 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (51012 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,319 | 79.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 95 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 131 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 27 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 80 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 211 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 42 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (51012 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 44 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 85 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 169 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 117 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 587 | 20.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 578 | 19.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 352 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 187 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 786 | 27.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (51012 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 250 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 895 | 30.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,157 | 39.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 463 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 140 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (51012 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,783 | 64.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 196 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 748 | 26.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (51012 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 279 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 770 | 27.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,073 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 665 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (51012 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 147 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 503 | 26.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 319 | 16.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 231 | 12.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 456 | 23.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 178 | 9.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 64 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (51012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,112 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $460 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $650 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,787 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,274 | 45.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 508 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 435 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 896 | 32.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 792 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 998 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (51012 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,560 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 702 | 27.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,431 | 55.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 86 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 316 | 12.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 670 | 26.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (51012 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,449 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 73 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 105 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 801 | 55.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 335 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 135 | 9.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,902 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 410 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,291 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 617 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 19 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 232 | 37.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 366 | 59.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (51012 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,449 | 83.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 927 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 486 | 52.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 441 | 47.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 20 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (51012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,437 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 15 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 81 | 540.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 81 | 540.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 81 | 540.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 4 | 26.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5 | 33.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 72 | 480.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (51012 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,153 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,826 | 94.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 327 | 5.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 295 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 19 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (51012 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,787 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,389 | 85.7% | 89.4% |
Cherokee, IA51012