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Cherokee County

Population: 11,658 · 8 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
11,658
People
Median age
44
Housing
Total households
5,045
Income
Median household income
$71,269
Housing
Total housing units
5,557
Employment
Employment rate
64.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.2%
County details
Local time 01:07:50(CT)
NameCherokee
Total ZIP codes8total
ZIP codes (by type)
8 Standard
Area code712
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates42.7427375, -95.6332616
Land area576.9 sq miles(1,494.2 km²)

Map of Cherokee county, Iowa with ZIP codes

Map of Cherokee County, Iowa and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Cherokee County

Compare the largest cities in Cherokee County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Cherokee5,199$61,7501ZIPs
Marcus1,079$77,9811ZIPs
Aurelia968$71,5001ZIPs
Quimby249$54,3751ZIPs
Cleghorn240$65,6251ZIPs
Washta209$46,9791ZIPs
Meriden161$55,3331ZIPs
Larrabee123$50,7691ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

Review the most populated postal areas across Cherokee County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
51012Cherokee$69,5316,592
51035Marcus$79,3381,535
51005Aurelia$75,9381,474
51014Cleghorn$69,688546
51049Quimby$57,120425
51061Washta$49,375419
51037Meriden$58,958349
51029Larrabee$86,042252

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS