Sioux City, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51109
Woodbury County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,098
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,034
- Median income Near-median income area
- $130,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 3.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sioux City pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51109 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 51109 (Sioux City, IA) fell -4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.0 in 2023 to 217.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 51109 covers 47.0 square miles in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,098 residents on file, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51109 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,034 (3% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,934. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,900 (25% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $627; owner occupancy is 87.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Woodbury County, so 51109 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 51109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sioux City, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51109.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 51109, 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
3,098
Population
47.0
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51109?
39.4
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
8.0%
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?
$79,034
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$37,934
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51109 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)
$79,034 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
1,488housing units
1,488
Total Housing Units
1,447
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,900
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$627
Median Rent
1960
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
-4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51109 have decreased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 167 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 187 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 210 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 227 |
| 2024 | -4.1% | 218 |
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 57 business establishments in ZIP 51109, employing approximately 349 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,468,000.
57
Businesses
349
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 28.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 19.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.3% |
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 51109 vs 57049 →
ZIP 51109 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51104
Sioux City (51104)
22,104 residents
- 51103
Sioux City (51103)
17,453 residents
- 68776
South Sioux City (68776)
15,447 residents
- 51105
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
- 57038 1,667
Jefferson (57038)
1,667 residents
- 51101 809
Sioux City (51101)
809 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51109 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51109 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57038
Jefferson (57038)
$106,250 median income
- 57049
North Sioux City (57049)
$93,134 median income
- 51108
Sioux City (51108)
$81,205 median income
- 51109
Sioux City (51109)
$79,034 median income
- 51104
Sioux City (51104)
$75,362 median income
- 68743
Jackson (68743)
$71,667 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 51109 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57049 | North Sioux City, SD | 5,789 | 5.1 mi |
| 51103 | Sioux City, IA | 17,453 | 5.6 mi |
| 57038 | Jefferson, SD | 1,667 | 5.3 mi |
| 51104 | Sioux City, IA | 22,104 | 5.6 mi |
| 51108 | Sioux City, IA | 5,566 | 6.7 mi |
| 51062 | Westfield, IA | 526 | 8.3 mi |
| 68776 | South Sioux City, NE | 15,447 | 9.5 mi |
| 51101 | Sioux City, IA | 809 | 8.2 mi |
| 51105 | Sioux City, IA | 10,216 | 8.2 mi |
| 68743 | Jackson, NE | 693 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51109, 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 (3,098 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 51109 in?
ZIP code 51109 (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 51109?
ZIP code 51109 in Sioux City, IA has a population of 3,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51109?
The median household income in ZIP 51109 is $79,034, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51109?
The median home value in ZIP 51109 is $130,900, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51109?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51109 is White at 74.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51109?
ZIP code 51109 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 349 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51109?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51109 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51109?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51109 decreased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 51109?
In ZIP code 51109, 43.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.4% 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 51109?
In ZIP code 51109, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51109?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51109 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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