City

Sergeant Bluff, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Woodbury County  ·  Iowa

👥5,596Population
💰$121,228Median HH Income▲ 59% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$292,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.9%Asian: 3.5%Other: 4%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.9%
Asian3.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (1.1%)
HS Graduate779 (22.3%)
Some College356 (10.2%)
Associates495 (14.2%)
Bachelors491 (14%)
Graduate Degree1,340 (38.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 38.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad22.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate38.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$121,228 ▲ 59% above avg
Median Home Value$292,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,232/mo
Total Housing Units2,028
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Sergeant Bluff, IA

Sergeant Bluff is a city in Iowa, located in Woodbury County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,596 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Sergeant Bluff is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $121,228 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sergeant Bluff is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $292,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,232 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sergeant Bluff is well-educated. 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sergeant Bluff
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51054 5,596 $121,228 $292,600 $1,232 3.8% 52.3% 75.7%