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Cherokee County
Quimby, IA
51049
51049 ZIP Code — Quimby, IA
Cherokee County, Iowa
ZIP code 51049 is located in
Quimby ,
Iowa ,
within Cherokee County .
It covers approximately 44.97 square miles and serves a population of
502 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 712 .
About ZIP code 51049
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 $83,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,618. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 51049 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
502
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
035
Geography
Land area
44.97 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
42.6341
Longitude
-95.6432
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
712
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
44.2%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
38.8%
32.9%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
18.9%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.4%
3.9%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$51,618
Median household income
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 92 18.3% 18 and over 410 81.7% 65 and over 129 25.7% Median age 44.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 477 90.5% Hispanic or Latino 25 4.7% Two or more races 25 4.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
44.2%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
38.8%
32.9%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
18.9%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.4%
3.9%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.5% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 17.9% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 16.0% $100k–$150k 16.4% $150k–$200k 2.7% Median income $51,618
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,800 Median rent / month $668 Owner occupied 88.2% Renter occupied 11.8% Vacant 7.7% Single-family detached 97.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.1% Median rooms 6.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.88
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 1.1% 1990–1999 1.1% 1980–1989 4.6% 1970–1979 3.5% 1960–1969 12.7% 1950–1959 6.7% 1940–1949 10.2% 1939 or earlier 58.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 19.0% 3 bedrooms 34.2% 4 bedrooms 37.3% 5+ bedrooms 7.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.1% 1 vehicle 20.6% 2 vehicles 43.5% 3 or more 34.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 16.0% Propane / LP gas 74.4% Fuel oil 3.4% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 99 37.8% Cohabiting couple 21 8.0% Male householder, no spouse 102 38.9% Female householder, no spouse 40 15.3% Households with children under 18 62 23.7% Households with seniors (65+) 103 39.3% Average household size 1.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.1% 18.6% Married 47.3% 57.9% Separated 3.5% 2.2% Widowed 3.5% 11.5% Divorced 15.6% 9.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.1%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.9% Bachelor's or higher 13.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 13.5% Kindergarten 4 3.8% Elementary school 42 40.4% High school 33 31.7% College / grad school 11 10.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
10.2%
Public administration
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.1%
Transportation & utilities
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.2% Service 26.4% Sales & office 13.2% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 27.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.5% Government 21.9% Self-employed 13.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.6% Carpool 11.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 1.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.3% Retirement income 29.4% Supplemental Security 10.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.2% High blood pressure 38.3% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.5% Binge drinking 20.2% No physical activity 24.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.6% Depression 17.0% Fair or poor health 13.3% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 8.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.0% Visited dentist 67.3% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 12.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 25 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 15.9% Under 18 2.2% 18–64 years 19.9% 65 and over 17.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.9% Public insurance 40.2% No insurance 5.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 485 96.6% 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) 483 96.2% Born in same state 483 96.2% Born in different state 392 78.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 19 3.8% Not a US citizen 19 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 97 19.3% French 48 9.6% Dutch 35 7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 13 2.6% English 7 1.4% Arab 6 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.2% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51049
What city is ZIP code 51049 in?
ZIP code 51049 is primarily assigned to Quimby, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51049 in?
ZIP code 51049 falls within Cherokee County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 51049 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 51049 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 51049 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 51049 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 51049?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 51049 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 51049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 51049 in?
ZIP code 51049 observes the CST timezone.
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