ZIP Code 51103 in Sioux City, IA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Sioux City, Iowa
County:Woodbury County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:19:35 PM
Population:16,827 [See All]
Area Code:712
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.5207, -96.4416
Land Area:12.064 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 51103 has 16,827 residents and 6,012 households (average 2.74 persons per household). The median age is 34.8 years, younger than the state (38.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (57.5%, much lower than the state average of 84.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.1%, which is much higher than the state average (6.8%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (2.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:16,827Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:17,145Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:17,248Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,394.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$57,212Source: Census ACS
Households:6,012Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$124,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.74Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.42Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--17,49717,83117,49017,59217,68017,68817,54717,35616,93816,78417,17617,00517,145
Decennial Census17,453------------------16,827------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.8

Male Median Age: 33.6

Female Median Age: 36.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male607620753660549574564529477467474538503399272156114106
Female588641686608506552537530471530517502527419311211136193
Total1,1951,2611,4391,2681,0551,1261,1011,0599489979911,0401,030818583367250299
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,67049.21%
Black:9364.76%
Hispanic:*5,06925.80%
Asian:7613.87%
American Indian:8324.23%
Hawaiian:2001.02%
Other:2,18111.10%
Total:19,649100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8,36249.69%33.6 years
Females:8,46550.31%36.2 years
Total:16,827100%34.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,88180.96%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5153.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,3027.59%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,44716.03%
Total Population:17,145100%
Total Native Population:14,39683.97%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,74916.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $57,212, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,061 (50.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,565. Family households earn a median of $70,156 versus $26,800 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,356). By gender, male median income is $49,880 and female is $42,177, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,703 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.2%, which is lower than the state rate (66.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (29.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$38,151$39,284$37,143$36,113$38,708$40,091$38,181$43,161$45,647$47,908$50,179$55,284$57,212
Median Family Income$46,177$46,396$42,238$43,768$43,398$44,708$43,525$47,695$51,789$56,132$54,783$63,125$70,156
Median NonFamily Income$22,349$22,309$24,800$23,170$22,807$24,201$26,289$27,771$30,938$26,746$25,513$26,983$26,800
Median Male Income$33,197$32,596$31,715$32,142$32,551$33,423$35,680$40,690$41,736$42,319$44,974$49,622$49,880
Median Female Income$29,419$30,108$28,391$28,668$26,817$28,962$27,857$29,312$30,145$32,741$35,025$38,285$42,177
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:7,96860.95%
Unemployed:2932.24%
Not In Labor Force:4,81236.81%
Total:13,073100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,93324.26%
Service:1,52619.15%
Sales and Office:1,32216.59%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:87510.98%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,31229.02%
Total Civilian Employed Population:7,968100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $124,400, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $49,800 (66.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,200. The median gross rent is $887, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $316 (55.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $84. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.68% (58.45% with a mortgage, 41.55% free-and-clear) and renters 35.32% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.87%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$74,600$74,600$74,600$75,300$74,500$76,300$79,400$84,900$90,200$97,900$98,300$118,000$124,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:31813.93%
$500 to $999:1,15650.64%
$1,000 to $1,499:67929.74%
$1,500 to $1,999:622.72%
$2,000 to $2,499:60.26%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:622.72%
Total:2,283100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$571$602$631$661$678$688$719$765$803$811$826$883$887
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,44437.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,73726.87%
Renter Occupied:2,28335.32%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,464100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,46494.13%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4035.87%
Total Housing Units:6,867100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,29677.12%
Multi-Family Units:1,39920.37%
Other Units:1722.50%
Total Housing Units:6,867100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 77.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.20%). The uninsured rate is 9.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (4.90%). Private coverage is 53.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (72.90%). Public coverage is 47.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 14.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.90%), down 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.25%). College enrollment is 12.56%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,48513.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9989.20%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,67933.90%
Some college, no degree:1,96918.14%
Associate's degree:8677.99%
Bachelor's degree:1,40812.97%
Graduate or professional degree:4474.12%
Total:10,853100%
High school or higher:8,37077.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,85517.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:8,91348.11%
Public Insurance:8,05443.47%
No Insurance:1,5618.43%
Total:18,528100%
Has Health Insurance:16,96791.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.7%17.0%19.3%19.2%17.9%16.3%20.0%22.4%20.5%18.2%17.9%16.1%14.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1774.03%
Kindergarten:2495.67%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,34053.25%
High school (grades 9-12):1,07624.49%
College or graduate school:55212.56%
Total:4,394100%
Early Childhood:4269.70%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,66583.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 51103 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 265 business establishments, employing about 3,791 people with an annual payroll of $143,471,000. USPS data shows 6,295 residential mailboxes and 310 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,295Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:310Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,571Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,348Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:535Source: USPS
# of Businesses:265Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$34,227,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$143,471,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,791Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 51103 is located in Woodbury County, Iowa, within the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43580) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 144,007 people, about 11.68% of whom live in ZIP Code 51103. It covers 12.064 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.178 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Sioux City, IA-NE-SDSource: Census
CBSA Number:43580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:144,007Source: Census
MSA:Sioux City, IA-NE MSASource: Census
Land Area:12.064 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.178 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:22756.75 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1973335Source: Census
Place Name:Sioux City city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


51104 | | 51102

Schools in ZIP Code 51103


ZIP Code 51103 is in the Sioux City Community School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Hunt Elementary School 1114 W. 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
District: Sioux City Community School District
West High School 2001 Casselman
Sioux City, IA 51103
District: Sioux City Community School District
West Middle School 3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
District: Sioux City Community School District
Liberty Elementary School 1623 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
District: Sioux City Community School District
Loess Hills Elementary 1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
District: Sioux City Community School District
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools 50 13 St
Sioux City, IA 51103
District: Private School
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School 1231 Grandview
Sioux City, IA 51103
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 51103


Briar Cliff University 3303 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51104
Type: Post Secondary
St Luke's College 2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104-0263
Type: Post Secondary
Little Priest Tribal College - Ho Chunk Centre 600 Fourth Street, Suite 229
Sioux City, IA 51102-0600
Type: Post Secondary
Morningside University 1501 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106-1751
Type: Post Secondary
Western Iowa Tech Community College 4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102-5199
Type: Post Secondary
Iowa School Of Beauty-Sioux City 3320 Line Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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