US ZIP Code
51029

Larrabee, IA

Cherokee County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 226 Population ↓ 15% since 2019
💰 $79,688 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019
🎂 55.5 Median Age ↓ 5% since 2019
🎓 14.4% College Grads
▼ 63% below avg
📊 7.1% Unemployment
▲ 44% above avg ↑ 1185% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code51029
CityLarrabee
StateIowa (IA)
CountyCherokee County
Area Code712
Elevation1,371 ft
Latitude42.885476
Longitude-95.541381
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19035
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 46.9% (106) Female 53.1% (120) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 3.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.9%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
13%
45–64
39%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.17
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads14.4% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
HS Graduate112 (62.2%)
Some College21 (11.7%)
Associates21 (11.7%)
Bachelors2 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree24 (13.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 62.2%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 1.1%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
HS Grad62.2%
Some College11.7%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors1.1%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–100k
26%
$100k–150k
2%
$200k–300k
38%
$300k–500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,688 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019
Total Units113
Vacant Units9
Avg HH Size2.17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–50k
14%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
20%
$100k–150k
35%
$150k–200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
2000+
72%

Summary

Total Units113
Vacant9
Owner Occupied89.4%
Renter Occupied10.6%
Avg HH Size2.17
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 51029 is in Larrabee, IA, in Cherokee County.
ZIP code 51029 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 51029 is in Cherokee County, IA.
ZIP 51029 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 51029 is 226 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 51029 is $79,688 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 51029

ZIP code 51029 is located in Larrabee, Iowa, within Cherokee County. With a population of 226, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 51029 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,688 is near the national average.

The population of 51029 is primarily White (93.36%). Residents are less-educated — 14.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 51029 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.

Overall, ZIP code 51029 in Larrabee, IA is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.