ZIP 51105 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Sioux City city, IA (51105)

Median Income

$46,940

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+615

Wealth inflow

Population

10,726

Unemployment

5.1%

1.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 615 for ZIP 51105 (Sioux City city, IA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.1%+37% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-80% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

23.7%+103% vs US avg

218

Establishments

3,286

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction8.9%
Manufacturing38.5%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade9.1%
Transportation, utilities4.3%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.2%
Professional, scientific, management6.3%
Education, health care, social8.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.7%
Other services5.3%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 51105 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.3%, median income fell 13.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.5%.

Median Income

$46,940

-38% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate