City

Sanborn, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  O'Brien County  ·  Iowa

👥1,643Population
💰$60,809Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$154,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.4%
Asian0.6%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
17%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.3%)
HS Graduate403 (37.6%)
Some College117 (10.9%)
Associates176 (16.4%)
Bachelors121 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree242 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College10.9%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,809 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$154,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units728
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Sanborn, IA

Sanborn is a city in Iowa, located in O'Brien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,643 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Sanborn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,809 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sanborn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sanborn is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sanborn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51248 1,643 $60,809 $154,400 $869 2.1% 33.8% 77.4%