Sioux Center, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51250
Sioux County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,249
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $94,119
- Median income Above-median income area
- $294,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sioux Center pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51250 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 51250 (Sioux Center, IA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.5 in 2023 to 248.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 51250 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, home to 8,249 residents across 186.2 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51250 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,119 (23% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,713. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 1.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,000 (67% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sioux County, so 51250 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 51250
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sioux Center, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51250.
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 51250, Sioux Center, 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
8,249
Population
186.2
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51250?
31.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
9.2%
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?
$94,119
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$37,713
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51250 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Sioux Center, 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)
$94,119 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
3,447housing units
3,447
Total Housing Units
3,373
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,000
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
1978
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51250 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 186 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 198 |
| 2022 | +7.6% | 213 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 235 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 248 |
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 411 business establishments in ZIP 51250, employing approximately 7,941 people with a combined annual payroll of $446,703,000.
411
Businesses
7,941
Employees
$446.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 52 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.2% |
| Information | 8 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.0% |
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 51250 vs 51036 →
ZIP 51250 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51250
Sioux Center (51250)
8,249 residents
- 51041
Orange City (51041)
6,976 residents
- 51247
Rock Valley (51247)
4,870 residents
- 51239 3,123
Hull (51239)
3,123 residents
- 51027 1,260
Ireton (51027)
1,260 residents
- 51036 726
Maurice (51036)
726 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51250 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51036
Maurice (51036)
$122,841 median income
- 51027
Ireton (51027)
$100,893 median income
- 51250
Sioux Center (51250)
$94,119 median income
- 51041
Orange City (51041)
$83,643 median income
- 51247
Rock Valley (51247)
$78,358 median income
- 51239
Hull (51239)
$77,540 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51250 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51250, 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 (8,249 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 51250 in?
ZIP code 51250 (Sioux Center) is located in Sioux County, Iowa. Sioux County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sioux-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51250?
ZIP code 51250 in Sioux Center, IA has a population of 8,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51250?
The median household income in ZIP 51250 is $94,119, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51250?
The median home value in ZIP 51250 is $294,000, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51250?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51250 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51250?
ZIP code 51250 has 411 business establishments employing approximately 7,941 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51250?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51250 are: Construction (52), Retail trade (47), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51250?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51250 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 51250?
In ZIP code 51250, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 51250?
In ZIP code 51250, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51250?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51250 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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