Sioux City, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51108
Woodbury County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,566
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,205
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sioux City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51108 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 51108 (Sioux City, IA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.4 in 2023 to 236.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 51108 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, home to 5,566 residents across 116.0 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51108 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,205 (6% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,642. The poverty rate is 6.5%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $169,700 (3% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $1,350; 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Woodbury County, so 51108 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 51108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sioux City, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51108.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 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 51108, 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
5,566
Population
116.0
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51108?
37.6
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
6.2%
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?
$81,205
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$38,642
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51108 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)
$81,205 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
2,160housing units
2,160
Total Housing Units
2,160
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,700
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,350
Median Rent
1971
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51108 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 161 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 172 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 199 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 225 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 236 |
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 132 business establishments in ZIP 51108, employing approximately 1,415 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,972,000.
132
Businesses
1,415
Employees
$54.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.8% |
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 51108 vs 51105 →
ZIP 51108 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
- 51108 5,566
Sioux City (51108)
5,566 residents
- 51109 3,098
Sioux City (51109)
3,098 residents
- 51024 2,070
Hinton (51024)
2,070 residents
- 51038 1,535
Merrill (51038)
1,535 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51108 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51024
Hinton (51024)
$114,219 median income
- 51038
Merrill (51038)
$95,893 median income
- 51108
Sioux City (51108)
$81,205 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 51108 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51105 | Sioux City, IA | 10,216 | 4.1 mi |
| 51104 | Sioux City, IA | 22,104 | 3.4 mi |
| 51101 | Sioux City, IA | 809 | 5.5 mi |
| 51106 | Sioux City, IA | 26,544 | 7.1 mi |
| 51024 | Hinton, IA | 2,070 | 5.6 mi |
| 51103 | Sioux City, IA | 17,453 | 5.7 mi |
| 51109 | Sioux City, IA | 3,098 | 6.7 mi |
| 51038 | Merrill, IA | 1,535 | 9.8 mi |
| 68776 | South Sioux City, NE | 15,447 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51108, 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 (5,566 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 51108 in?
ZIP code 51108 (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 51108?
ZIP code 51108 in Sioux City, IA has a population of 5,566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51108?
The median household income in ZIP 51108 is $81,205, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51108?
The median home value in ZIP 51108 is $169,700, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51108 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51108?
ZIP code 51108 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,415 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51108 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51108 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 51108?
In ZIP code 51108, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51108?
In ZIP code 51108, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51108 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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