Iowa · City Profile
Sioux City, IA
Sioux City sits in Woodbury, Iowa, and is covered by 9 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 88,998 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 City 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 $151,242 and median asking rent runs around $893 per month. Median household income hovers around $57,193. 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 City
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51101 | Woodbury | 1,070 | $17,452 | $219,600 |
| 51102 | Woodbury | 0 | — | — |
| 51103 | Woodbury | 17,005 | $55,284 | $118,000 |
| 51104 | Woodbury | 22,759 | $74,734 | $179,500 |
| 51105 | Woodbury | 11,214 | $47,018 | $86,000 |
| 51106 | Woodbury | 27,652 | $74,750 | $175,200 |
| 51108 | Woodbury | 5,555 | $71,176 | $152,700 |
| 51109 | Woodbury | 3,619 | $73,158 | $127,700 |
| 51111 | Woodbury | 124 | $43,977 | — |
Thinking about relocating to Sioux City?
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 $151,242, and median rent is $893. 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.