51029 ZIP Code — Larrabee, IA

Cherokee County, Iowa

ZIP code 51029 is located in Larrabee, Iowa, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 26.96 square miles and serves a population of 280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51029

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,333. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 51029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

280

population

26.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Larrabee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51037 Meriden (6.4 mi) 51058 Sutherland (8 mi) 51046 Paullina (8.9 mi) 51012 Cherokee (9.7 mi) 51014 Cleghorn (9.7 mi) 51047 Peterson (10.1 mi) 51005 Aurelia (12.1 mi) 51245 Primghar (14 mi) 51035 Marcus (14.4 mi) 51033 Linn Grove (14.5 mi) 51022 Granville (16.8 mi) 51049 Quimby (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	280
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	26.96 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.8735
Longitude	-95.5441
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	18.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

280

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$73,333

Median household income

$35,423

Per capita income

$140,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

133

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	12.5%
18 and over	245	87.5%
65 and over	71	25.4%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	260	90.3%
Two or more races	14	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.8%
Other race	5	1.7%
Asian	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	18.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$73,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 34.7%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	96.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	47.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	19.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	18.1%
3 or more	58.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	26.1%
Propane / LP gas	60.9%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	17	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	16	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	30	21.7%
Households with children under 18	12	8.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	36.2%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	10.4%
Married	57.3%	54.8%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	18.5%
Divorced	19.1%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 57.0%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	3.1%
Elementary school	28	87.5%
High school	1	3.1%
College / grad school	2	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 16.2%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Retail trade 15.6%

Other services 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Information 2.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	24.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.2%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	21.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.5%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	275	98.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	279	99.6%
Born in same state	279	99.6%
Born in different state	206	73.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	4.3%
Arab	12	4.3%
Polish	7	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	1.8%
French	3	1.1%
Dutch	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	89.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51029

What city is ZIP code 51029 in?

ZIP code 51029 is primarily assigned to Larrabee, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51029 in?

ZIP code 51029 falls within Cherokee County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51029 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 51029 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51029 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 51029 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 51029 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 51029 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51029?

The median home value in ZIP code 51029 is $140,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 51029 in?

ZIP code 51029 observes the CST timezone.