City

Sigourney, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Keokuk County  ·  Iowa

👥2,646Population
💰$56,318Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$119,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.4%)
HS Graduate698 (38.4%)
Some College264 (14.5%)
Associates279 (15.3%)
Bachelors185 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree384 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College14.5%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,318 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$119,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$902/mo
Total Housing Units1,299
Vacant Units184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Sigourney, IA

Sigourney is a city in Iowa, located in Keokuk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,646 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Sigourney is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,318 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sigourney is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $902 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sigourney is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sigourney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52591 2,646 $56,318 $119,900 $902 3.4% 31.3% 63.1%