Iowa · City Profile

Sioux Center, IA

ZIP codes
1
Population
9,667
Median income
$87,323
Median home value
$261,700

Sioux Center sits in Sioux, Iowa, and is covered by 1 ZIP code tabulation area. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 9,667 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Sioux Center has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $261,700 and median asking rent runs around $793 per month. Median household income hovers around $87,323. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Sioux Center

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
51250 Sioux 9,667 $87,323 $261,700

Thinking about relocating to Sioux Center?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $261,700, and median rent is $793. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.