Marcus, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51035
Cherokee County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,685
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $79,338
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marcus pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51035 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51035 covers 280.8 square miles in Marcus, Cherokee County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,685 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51035 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,338 (4% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,137. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $209,700 (19% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $642.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cherokee County, so 51035 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 51035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marcus, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51035.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51035, Marcus, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,685
Population
280.8
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51035?
42.8
Median Age
55.8%
Male
44.2%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,338
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$46,137
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51035 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Marcus, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,338 Top 38% higher than 62% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
693housing units
693
Total Housing Units
647
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,700
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$642
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 51035, employing approximately 559 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,552,000.
63
Businesses
559
Employees
$29.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 17.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 51035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51050
Remsen (51050)
2,631 residents
- 51035
Marcus (51035)
1,685 residents
- 51014 528
Cleghorn (51014)
528 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51035 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51050
Remsen (51050)
$92,500 median income
- 51035
Marcus (51035)
$79,338 median income
- 51014
Cleghorn (51014)
$69,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51035 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51035, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,685 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 51035 in?
ZIP code 51035 (Marcus) is located in Cherokee County, Iowa. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51035?
ZIP code 51035 in Marcus, IA has a population of 1,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51035?
The median household income in ZIP 51035 is $79,338, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51035?
The median home value in ZIP 51035 is $209,700, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51035 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51035?
ZIP code 51035 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 559 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51035 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Finance and insurance (7), Wholesale trade (6). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51035?
In ZIP code 51035, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51035?
In ZIP code 51035, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51035 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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