City

Sabula, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Iowa

👥991Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$167,300Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.7%)
HS Graduate412 (56.4%)
Some College65 (8.9%)
Associates68 (9.3%)
Bachelors84 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree97 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 56.4%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad56.4%
Some College8.9%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$167,300 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,025/mo
Total Housing Units569
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Sabula, IA

Sabula is a city in Iowa, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 991 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Sabula is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sabula is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sabula is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.39%).

Sabula, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Sabula
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52070 991 $63,750 $167,300 $1,025 3.1% 24.8% 80.2%