ZIP Code 51012 - Cherokee Iowa

ZIP Code 51012 is located in Cherokee Iowa. Portions of 51012 are also in Cherokee Township and Pilot Township (Cherokee County) and Rock Township (Cherokee County) and Afton Township (Cherokee County) and Cedar Township (Cherokee County). 51012 is entirely within Cherokee County. Regionally, it is located in the Sioux City Area.

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ZIP Code 51012 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameCherokee
Primary CountyCherokee County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)6,518
Area Code(s)712
Current Time
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51012 Demographics

51012 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 51012 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 51012 is White. The current unemployment level in 51012 is 2.2%.

Population6,518
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density45 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,018
Percentage High Income Households2.4%
Median Household Income (2021)$54,327
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$59,870
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)2.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 93.62%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 85.63%

51012 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White6,25193.62%
Black440.66%
Hispanic3345%
Asian480.72%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

51012 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White99587.98%
Black100.88%
Hispanic1008.84%
Asian171.5%
Native American20.18%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander70.62%

51012 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College45710.32%
Bachelor Degree63814.4%
High School Diploma1,63937%
No High School Diploma761.72%
GED or Alternate3367.58%
1 or More Years of College60013.54%
Associates Degree4189.44%
Masters Degree1563.52%
Professional Degree731.65%
Doctorate Degree370.84%

51012 Geography

Coordinates42.74349976,-95.55939484
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 51012
RegionSioux City Area
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area143 Square Miles

51012 Politics

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51012 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a: -20F to -15F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion47a - Loess Prairies

51012 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)5112335475762594936231035
Avg Max Temp (°F)26334559728185837563443058
Avg Precip (In.).59.581.972.873.734.543.863.623.052.021.67.7729.27

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