51012 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to CHEROKEE, IA 51012

51012 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Cherokee, Iowa. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $53,539/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 51012 is $44,110.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 51012 earn an average of $32,564/year. Women earn only $17,130/year.

3,269 people in 51012 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 51012? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 13.5 minutes!

The median age here is 47. There are 3,254 men and 3,388 women. The median age for men is 46 while for women the median age is 48.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,890 people (out of the 6,642 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,892 homes, and 251 businesses every day. 186 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

51012 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Vladivostok, Russia!) and -96 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,238 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 6,642
  • White Population: 6,421
  • Black Population: 87
  • Hispanic Population: 185
  • Asian Population: 57
  • Hawaiian Population: 12
  • Indian Population: 38
  • Male Population: 3,254
  • Female Population: 3,388
  • Median Age: 47
  • Median Age of Males: 46
  • Median Age of Females: 48
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: West North Central
  • State: Iowa
  • County: Cherokee
  • City: Cherokee
  • Longitude: -95.6
  • Latitude: 42.7
  • Elevation: 1,238 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 712
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 3,202
  • Drive alone: 2,645
  • Carpool: 355
  • Public transit: 9
  • Ride bikes or walk: 186

  • Average commute time: 13.5 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 269
  •    5 - 9: 1,320
  •    10 - 14: 731
  •    15 - 19: 237
  •    20 - 24: 203
  •    25 - 29: 114
  •    30 - 34: 123
  •    35 - 39: 0
  •    40 - 44: 23
  •    45 - 59: 73
  •    60 - 89: 81
  •    90 plus: 28
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $75,100
  • Average Annual Household Income: $39,345
  • Businesses: 230
  • Employees: 3,720
  • Annual Payroll: $120,950,000
  • Average Family Income: $53,539
  • Median Family Income: $33,444
  • Average Income for Men: $32,564
  • Average Income for Women: $17,130
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 035
  • State FIPS Code: 19

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Schools in 51012 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Early Childhood Learning Center
400 N Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Roosevelt Elementary School
929 North Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Middle Schools
Cherokee Middle School
206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750
High Schools
Little Sioux Success Center
600 West Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Washington High School
600 W Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755

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In the 51012 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.iowasexoffender.com/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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