Sioux City, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51103
Woodbury County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,453
- 639/sq mi High-density area
- $58,197
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sioux City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 639
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51103 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 51103 (Sioux City, IA) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.0 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 51103 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, home to 17,453 residents across 27.3 square miles, a density of 639 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51103 reports a modest median household income of $58,197 (24% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,717. The poverty rate is 21.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,900 (19% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $906; owner occupancy is 65.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Woodbury County, so 51103 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 51103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sioux City, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51103.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51103, Sioux City, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,453
Population
27.3
Area (sq mi)
639
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51103?
35.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
17.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$58,197
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$27,717
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 51103 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Sioux City, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,197 14th percentile higher than 14% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,848housing units
6,848
Total Housing Units
6,402
Occupied Units
446
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$906
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51103 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 161 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 178 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 210 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 235 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 240 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 265 business establishments in ZIP 51103, employing approximately 3,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,471,000.
265
Businesses
3,791
Employees
$143.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 17.0% |
| Construction | 44 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.0% |
| Information | 6 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 51103 vs 51104 →
ZIP 51103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51106
Sioux City (51106)
26,544 residents
- 51104
Sioux City (51104)
22,104 residents
- 51103
Sioux City (51103)
17,453 residents
- 68776
South Sioux City (68776)
15,447 residents
- 51105 10,216
Sioux City (51105)
10,216 residents
- 57049 5,789
North Sioux City (57049)
5,789 residents
- 51108 5,566
Sioux City (51108)
5,566 residents
- 51109 3,098
Sioux City (51109)
3,098 residents
- 68731 2,637
Dakota City (68731)
2,637 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51103 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57049
North Sioux City (57049)
$93,134 median income
- 51108
Sioux City (51108)
$81,205 median income
- 68731
Dakota City (68731)
$79,924 median income
- 51109
Sioux City (51109)
$79,034 median income
- 51106
Sioux City (51106)
$78,434 median income
- 51104
Sioux City (51104)
$75,362 median income
- 68776
South Sioux City (68776)
$68,750 median income
- 51103
Sioux City (51103)
$58,197 median income
- 51105
Sioux City (51105)
$51,786 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51103 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51104 | Sioux City, IA | 22,104 | 2.3 mi |
| 68776 | South Sioux City, NE | 15,447 | 4.0 mi |
| 57049 | North Sioux City, SD | 5,789 | 3.3 mi |
| 51101 | Sioux City, IA | 809 | 3.0 mi |
| 51105 | Sioux City, IA | 10,216 | 3.9 mi |
| 51109 | Sioux City, IA | 3,098 | 5.6 mi |
| 51108 | Sioux City, IA | 5,566 | 5.7 mi |
| 68731 | Dakota City, NE | 2,637 | 7.7 mi |
| 51111 | Sioux City, IA | 94 | 8.0 mi |
| 51106 | Sioux City, IA | 26,544 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51103, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,453 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 51103 in?
ZIP code 51103 (Sioux City) is located in Woodbury County, Iowa. Woodbury County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodbury-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51103?
ZIP code 51103 in Sioux City, IA has a population of 17,453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51103?
The median household income in ZIP 51103 is $58,197, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51103?
The median home value in ZIP 51103 is $142,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51103?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51103 is White at 56.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51103?
ZIP code 51103 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 3,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51103?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51103 are: Other services (except public administration) (45), Construction (44), Retail trade (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51103?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51103 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51103?
In ZIP code 51103, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 51103?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51103 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51103?
In ZIP code 51103, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51103?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51103 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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