City

Sibley, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Osceola County  ·  Iowa

👥3,588Population
💰$63,542Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic10.5%
Black1.1%
Asian1.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate851 (37.1%)
Some College335 (14.6%)
Associates278 (12.1%)
Bachelors349 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree467 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College14.6%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,542 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units1,581
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Sibley, IA

Sibley is a city in Iowa, located in Osceola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,588 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Sibley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,542 is below the national average. Approximately 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sibley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sibley is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sibley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51249 3,588 $63,542 $150,000 $770 6.1% 35.6% 78.0%