City

Sioux Rapids, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buena Vista County  ·  Iowa

👥1,165Population
💰$70,179Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$99,200Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 11.9%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic11.9%
Black0.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 96% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.2%)
HS Graduate204 (27.7%)
Some College78 (10.6%)
Associates146 (19.8%)
Bachelors146 (19.8%)
Graduate Degree154 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 19.8%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College10.6%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors19.8%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,179 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$99,200 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$641/mo
Total Housing Units522
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
64%
About Sioux Rapids, IA

Sioux Rapids is a city in Iowa, located in Buena Vista County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,165 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Sioux Rapids is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,179 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sioux Rapids is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $641 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sioux Rapids is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sioux Rapids
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50585 1,165 $70,179 $99,200 $641 0.2% 40.7% 86.6%