North Sioux City, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57049
Union County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,789
- 158/sq mi High-density area
- $93,134
- Median income Above-median income area
- $432,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Sioux City pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 158
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57049 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 57049 (North Sioux City, SD) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.5 in 2023 to 237.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 57049 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Sioux City, Union County, South Dakota, home to 5,789 residents across 36.7 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57049 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,134 (22% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,875. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $432,100 (125% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 62.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,147.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Union County, so 57049 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 57049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Sioux City, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57049.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
31 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 57049, North Sioux City, SD · 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
5,789
Population
36.7
Area (sq mi)
158
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57049?
39.8
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
2.9%
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?
$93,134
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$63,875
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57049 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
North Sioux City, SD household income vs. every South Dakota ZIP code
Median household income among 337 reporting South Dakota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$93,134 Top 19% higher than 81% of 337 South Dakota 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
3,557housing units
3,557
Total Housing Units
3,504
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,100
Median Home Value
+125% vs state ZIP avg
$1,147
Median Rent
2001
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 57049 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 174 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 187 |
| 2022 | +2.2% | 191 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 218 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 237 |
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 343 business establishments in ZIP 57049, employing approximately 8,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $596,722,000.
343
Businesses
8,107
Employees
$596.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 16.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 33 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 9.0% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
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 57049 vs 51103 →
ZIP 57049 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
- 51109 3,098
Sioux City (51109)
3,098 residents
- 68731 2,637
Dakota City (68731)
2,637 residents
- 57038 1,667
Jefferson (57038)
1,667 residents
- 51101 809
Sioux City (51101)
809 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57049 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57049 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
- 68731
Dakota City (68731)
$79,924 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 57049 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51103 | Sioux City, IA | 17,453 | 3.3 mi |
| 51109 | Sioux City, IA | 3,098 | 5.1 mi |
| 51104 | Sioux City, IA | 22,104 | 5.3 mi |
| 68776 | South Sioux City, NE | 15,447 | 5.6 mi |
| 57038 | Jefferson, SD | 1,667 | 5.5 mi |
| 68731 | Dakota City, NE | 2,637 | 8.1 mi |
| 51101 | Sioux City, IA | 809 | 6.2 mi |
| 51105 | Sioux City, IA | 10,216 | 7.3 mi |
| 68743 | Jackson, NE | 693 | 7.3 mi |
| 51111 | Sioux City, IA | 94 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57049, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,789 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 57049 in?
ZIP code 57049 (North Sioux City) is located in Union County, South Dakota. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57049?
ZIP code 57049 in North Sioux City, SD has a population of 5,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57049?
The median household income in ZIP 57049 is $93,134, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57049?
The median home value in ZIP 57049 is $432,100, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57049 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57049?
ZIP code 57049 has 343 business establishments employing approximately 8,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57049?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57049 are: Health care and social assistance (57), Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Construction (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57049?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57049 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 57049?
In ZIP code 57049, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% 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 57049?
In ZIP code 57049, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57049 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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