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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
$94,119
Median income
$294,000
Median home value
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 51250 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 186.2 square miles in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa. The area is home to 8,249 residents, producing a population density of 44 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 51250 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51250 sits at $94,119 (23% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $37,713. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $294,000 (67% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51250 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sioux County, so you can benchmark 51250 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 51250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51250.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 51250?

31.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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

$37,713

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51250 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,119 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,447

Total Housing Units

3,373

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$294,000

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

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

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ZIP 51250 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51250 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 51250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
51036 Maurice, IA 726 8.0 mi
51239 Hull, IA 3,123 8.8 mi
51041 Orange City, IA 6,976 7.9 mi
51027 Ireton, IA 1,260 10.1 mi
51247 Rock Valley, IA 4,870 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sioux County

51041 standard
Orange City, IA
Pop: 6,976
51247 standard
Rock Valley, IA
Pop: 4,870
51023 standard
Hawarden, IA
Pop: 3,216
51239 standard
Hull, IA
Pop: 3,123
51003 standard
Alton, IA
Pop: 1,700
51234 standard
Boyden, IA
Pop: 1,268

Related Areas

Sioux County Sioux Center, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Sioux Center, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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