🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

51104

Sioux City

ZIP Code 51104 is a standard zip code serving Sioux City, Sioux City, Iowa (IA), in Woodbury County, United States. It has an estimated population of 22,104 with a median household income of $52,662. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Iowa (IA)
County: Woodbury
City: Sioux City
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.525400
Longitude: -96.400500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 7.73 mi²
Population Density: 2861.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.562096°N, 42.507233°S, -96.370259°E, -96.432744°W

With 22,104 residents spread across 7.73 square miles, this area has a population density of 2861.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

22,104

Population

80th percentile

$52,662

Median Income

60th percentile

$115,800

Median Home Value

40th percentile

7.73 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 51104 is $52,662, and the median home value is $115,800.

Housing

8,975

Total Units

8,528

Occupied Units

95.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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51111

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