City

Sac City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sac County  ·  Iowa

👥2,286Population
💰$63,967Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$129,200Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.2%
Asian1.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate534 (31.3%)
Some College219 (12.8%)
Associates148 (8.7%)
Bachelors389 (22.8%)
Graduate Degree411 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 22.8%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors22.8%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,967 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$129,200 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$620/mo
Total Housing Units1,374
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Sac City, IA

Sac City is a city in Iowa, located in Sac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,286 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Sac City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,967 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sac City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $620 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sac City is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sac City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50583 2,286 $63,967 $129,200 $620 4.5% 46.8% 72.8%