City

Hospers, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sioux County  ·  Iowa

👥1,483Population
💰$82,634Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$176,000Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 15.1%Black: 1.9%Other: 2.2%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic15.1%
Black1.9%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
29%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate302 (36.2%)
Some College79 (9.5%)
Associates111 (13.3%)
Bachelors156 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree186 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College9.5%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,634 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$176,000 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units548
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
62%
About Hospers, IA

Hospers is a city in Iowa, located in Sioux County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,483 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Hospers is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,634 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hospers is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hospers is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.38%).

Hospers, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Hospers
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51238 1,483 $82,634 $176,000 $698 2.1% 41.0% 87.2%