City

South Sioux City, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dakota County  ·  Nebraska

👥15,034Population
💰$68,686Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂31.1Median Age
🏠$161,100Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.5%Hispanic: 48.8%Black: 11.4%Asian: 3.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White31.5%
Hispanic48.8%
Black11.4%
Asian3.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma223 (3%)
HS Graduate2,899 (38.4%)
Some College965 (12.8%)
Associates1,198 (15.9%)
Bachelors850 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree1,411 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College12.8%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.2%Renter: 41.9%Tenure
Owner58.2%
Renter41.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,686 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$161,100 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,069/mo
Total Housing Units5,634
Vacant Units355

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About South Sioux City, NE

South Sioux City is a city in Nebraska, located in Dakota County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,034 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.1 years.

Economically, South Sioux City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,686 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South Sioux City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,069 per month.

The population of South Sioux City is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.8%.

South Sioux City, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in South Sioux City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68776 15,034 $68,686 $161,100 $1,069 4.4% 30.0% 58.2%