Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,666 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,151 (32.4%) |
| Some College | 8,147 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 8,642 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 7,897 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,618 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,979 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,536 ▼ 38% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $946/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 43,830 |
| Vacant Units | 2,630 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Woodbury County is located in Iowa and encompasses 24 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 107,562 residents. With a median age of 37.16, it is a relatively young county.
Woodbury County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,978 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Woodbury County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $171,536 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $946. Homeownership rates are high at 68.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Woodbury County are majority White (68.74%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Woodbury County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 24 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51004 | Anthon | 853 | $49,821 | $100,700 | $1,014 | 1.0% | 50.2% |
| 51007 | Bronson | 581 | $110,341 | $227,900 | — | 2.7% | 41.5% |
| 51016 | Correctionville | 1,095 | $52,813 | $88,300 | $925 | 1.3% | 31.1% |
| 51018 | Cushing | 665 | $72,222 | $312,700 | $845 | 0.0% | 31.1% |
| 51019 | Danbury | 441 | $66,250 | $88,000 | $813 | 0.0% | 27.7% |
| 51026 | Hornick | 1,050 | $82,411 | $233,300 | $860 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
| 51030 | Lawton | 1,630 | $78,750 | $267,600 | $875 | 0.7% | 49.9% |
| 51039 | Moville | 2,831 | $105,994 | $226,900 | $748 | 2.4% | 39.6% |
| 51044 | Oto | 173 | $88,750 | $84,100 | — | 21.4% | 32.9% |
| 51048 | Pierson | 465 | $80,000 | $105,400 | $716 | 3.0% | 45.5% |
| 51052 | Salix | 1,054 | $86,792 | $235,900 | $914 | 1.7% | 31.4% |
| 51054 | Sergeant Bluff | 5,596 | $121,228 | $292,600 | $1,232 | 3.8% | 52.3% |
| 51101 | Sioux City | 1,077 | $18,103 | — | $676 | 13.8% | 29.0% |
| 51103 | Sioux City | 17,145 | $57,212 | $124,400 | $887 | 3.6% | 30.0% |
| 51104 | Sioux City | 22,792 | $74,984 | $193,000 | $955 | 4.7% | 43.4% |
| 51105 | Sioux City | 10,726 | $46,940 | $84,700 | $855 | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| 51106 | Sioux City | 28,381 | $74,486 | $186,300 | $1,080 | 4.6% | 40.9% |
| 51108 | Sioux City | 5,637 | $78,333 | $166,600 | $597 | 6.4% | 44.4% |
| 51109 | Sioux City | 3,731 | $70,750 | $120,400 | $916 | 2.4% | 19.2% |
| 51111 | Sioux City | 48 | $45,250 | — | $1,016 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 51055 | Sloan | 1,189 | $75,833 | $208,800 | $828 | 7.9% | 40.0% |
| 51056 | Smithland | 332 | $100,395 | $150,700 | $725 | 0.0% | 35.3% |