ZIP code 51012
Where is ZIP code 51012?
Cherokee, Iowa
Cherokee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 51012 belongs to Cherokee, Iowa in Cherokee County. 51012 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 712. About 6,311 people live in the 51012 area, where the median household income is $69,531. The closest ZIP codes are 51037 (Meriden, 5 mi northwest), 51005 (Aurelia, 7.2 mi southeast) and 51029 (Larrabee, 7.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 51012 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cherokee |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 712 |
| Coordinates | 42.7482, -95.5568 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 510 |
Population and income in 51012
| Population | 6,311 · higher than 87% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 43 · higher than 69% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.9 years · lower than 55% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $69,531 · lower than 61% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,373 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $151,400 · lower than 58% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $803 a month |
| Housing units | 2,969 |
| Households | 2,752 (2.17 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 147.75 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 51012. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 51012
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51037 | Meriden, IA | 5 mi NW | Standard |
| 51005 | Aurelia, IA | 7.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 51029 | Larrabee, IA | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 51014 | Cleghorn, IA | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 51049 | Quimby, IA | 9.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 51002 | Alta, IA | 13.3 mi E | Standard |
| 51035 | Marcus, IA | 13.5 mi W | Standard |
| 51009 | Calumet, IA | 13.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 51061 | Washta, IA | 14.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 51058 | Sutherland, IA | 16.6 mi N | Standard |
| 51047 | Peterson, IA | 16.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 51046 | Paullina, IA | 17.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 51012 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 51012
123 MAIN ST
CHEROKEE IA 51012
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (51012-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 51012?
- 51012 is a Cherokee, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 51012 in?
- ZIP code 51012 is in Cherokee County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 51012 in?
- 51012 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 51012?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 51012 use area code 712.
- What is the population of ZIP code 51012?
- About 6,311 people live in ZIP code 51012, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 51012?
- The median household income in 51012 is $69,531 a year, lower than 61% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 51012?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 51012 are 51037 (Meriden, 5 miles), 51005 (Aurelia, 7.2 miles), 51029 (Larrabee, 7.8 miles) and 51014 (Cleghorn, 8.9 miles).