🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

51106

Sioux City

ZIP Code 51106 is a standard zip code serving Sioux City, Sioux City, Iowa (IA), in Woodbury County, United States. It has an estimated population of 26,544 with a median household income of $50,758. 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: 42.467100
Longitude: -96.352800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 31.16 mi²
Water Area: 0.39 mi²
Population Density: 852.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.522632°N, 42.407064°S, -96.252662°E, -96.392648°W

With 26,544 residents spread across 31.16 square miles, this area has a population density of 852.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

26,544

Population

85th percentile

$50,758

Median Income

55th percentile

$104,900

Median Home Value

35th percentile

31.16 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 51106 is $50,758, and the median home value is $104,900.

Housing

11,008

Total Units

10,483

Occupied Units

95.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Sioux City, IA.

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51105

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51108

Sioux City

51109

Sioux City

51111

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