City

Sidney, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fremont County  ·  Iowa

👥1,551Population
💰$81,600Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$140,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.3%Other: 5.1%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.3%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
HS Graduate348 (33.8%)
Some College108 (10.5%)
Associates183 (17.7%)
Bachelors150 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree242 (23.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
HS Grad33.8%
Some College10.5%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,600 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$140,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units700
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Sidney, IA

Sidney is a city in Iowa, located in Fremont County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,551 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Sidney is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,600 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sidney is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sidney is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sidney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51652 1,551 $81,600 $140,900 $733 0.7% 38.0% 81.4%