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ZIP Code 51005
Aurelia, IA, Cherokee County
Population
1,561
Land area
94.3sq mi
People per sq mi
17
City
Aurelia
ZIP 51005 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 51005 at a glance
- ZIP 51005 (Aurelia) is 71% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,938, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,200 (19% below Iowa) and median rent is $789 a month.
Local data for ZIP 51005
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 51005, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,938
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$169,200
Prices +31.4% in a year
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
18.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
27
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
209
$9.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.4M
187 loans
Campaign donations
$3,702
54% D, 38% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 51005, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
43
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
31.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 51005, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 51005?
- ZIP code 51005 is in Aurelia, IA (Cherokee County).
- What county is ZIP code 51005 in?
- ZIP code 51005 is mostly in Cherokee County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 51005?
- About 1,561 people live in the 51005 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.