51250 ZIP Code — Sioux Center, IA
Sioux County, Iowa
ZIP code 51250 is located in Sioux Center, Iowa, within Sioux County. It covers approximately 73.27 square miles and serves a population of 9,667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
About ZIP code 51250
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $87,323. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,667
population
73.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51250 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51250
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sioux Center | Acceptable |
| Sioux Center | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
51036 Maurice (6.9 mi)
51027 Ireton (8 mi)
51041 Orange City (8.5 mi)
51247 Rock Valley (9.6 mi)
51239 Hull (10 mi)
51023 Hawarden (10.8 mi)
51234 Boyden (13.4 mi)
51003 Alton (13.8 mi)
51235 Doon (15.5 mi)
57027 Fairview (16.4 mi)
57034 Hudson (17.1 mi)
51238 Hospers (17.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,667 |
| Population density | 132 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 167 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 73.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0703 |
| Longitude | -96.2341 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 712 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 30.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 42.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
9,667
Population
132
People per sq mi
31.4
Median age
$87,323
Median household income
$34,900
Per capita income
$261,700
Median home value
$793
Median monthly rent
77.5%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
2,534
Housing units
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
400
Under 5
387
269
5–9
260
425
10–14
411
586
15–19
566
425
20–24
411
581
25–34
560
607
35–44
585
417
45–54
402
302
55–59
292
159
60–64
154
357
65–74
345
257
75–84
248
133
85+
128
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,664 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 7,003 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,468 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 31.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Other race
5.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,810 | 86.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 553 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 542 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 30.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 42.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
10.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.9% |
| Median income | $87,323 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
5.9%
$100k–$150k
6.3%
$150k–$200k
17.3%
$200k–$300k
30.0%
$300k–$500k
33.0%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,700 |
| Median rent / month | $793 |
| Owner occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter occupied | 22.5% |
| Vacant | 1.8% |
| Single-family detached | 76.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 18.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.4% |
| Electricity | 34.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,115 | 66.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 0.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 388 | 12.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 685 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,175 | 36.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 996 | 31.2% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 27.5% |
| Married | 59.3% | 56.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 6.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
30.6%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 214 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,197 | 35.8% |
| High school | 562 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,291 | 38.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Manufacturing
15.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Professional & management
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
8.8%
Other services
5.3%
Construction
5.0%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Retail trade
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Public administration
1.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Work from home | 14.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.9 |
Poverty
All people
3.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 21.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 248 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 4.3% |
| 65 and over | 24.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.5% |
| Public insurance | 28.7% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,880 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 402 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 402 | 4.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,969 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 8,914 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 6,228 | 64.4% |
| Foreign born | 55 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 698 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 325 | 46.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4,864 | 50.3% |
| Italian | 369 | 3.8% |
| French | 286 | 3% |
| Polish | 192 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 191 | 2% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0.5% |
| German | 14 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.1% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51250
What city is ZIP code 51250 in?
ZIP code 51250 is primarily assigned to Sioux Center, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51250 in?
ZIP code 51250 falls within Sioux County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 51250?
ZIP code 51250 has an estimated population of 9,667 residents, with a density of 132 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 51250?
The median household income in ZIP code 51250 is $87,323, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51250?
The median home value in ZIP code 51250 is $261,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 51250 in?
ZIP code 51250 observes the CST timezone.