City

Sioux City, IA

9 ZIP codes  ·  Woodbury County  ·  Iowa

👥89,537Population
💰$67,398Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$159,660Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.4%Hispanic: 21.2%Black: 5.6%Asian: 2.9%Other: 4.3%Race
White64.4%
Hispanic21.2%
Black5.6%
Asian2.9%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,567 (3.1%)
HS Graduate16,545 (32.9%)
Some College6,842 (13.6%)
Associates6,984 (13.9%)
Bachelors6,263 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree12,161 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College13.6%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,398 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$159,660 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units36,329
Vacant Units2,058

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Sioux City, IA

Sioux City is a city in Iowa, located in Woodbury County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 89,537 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.43 years.

Economically, Sioux City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,397 is near the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sioux City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,660, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sioux City is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.43%).

Sioux City, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sioux City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51101 1,077 $18,103 $676 13.8% 29.0% 1.2%
51103 17,145 $57,212 $124,400 $887 3.6% 30.0% 64.7%
51104 22,792 $74,984 $193,000 $955 4.7% 43.4% 64.7%
51105 10,726 $46,940 $84,700 $855 5.1% 17.1% 45.2%
51106 28,381 $74,486 $186,300 $1,080 4.6% 40.9% 71.2%
51108 5,637 $78,333 $166,600 $597 6.4% 44.4% 90.4%
51109 3,731 $70,750 $120,400 $916 2.4% 19.2% 84.8%
51111 48 $45,250 $1,016 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%