ZIP 51106 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Sioux City city, IA (51106)

Median Income

$74,486

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,628

Wealth inflow

Population

28,381

Unemployment

4.6%

0.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,628 for ZIP 51106 (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

4.6%+23% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.2%-13% vs US avg

753

Establishments

13,392

Employees

~18 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%
Construction6.6%
Manufacturing15.4%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade13.9%
Transportation, utilities3.7%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.8%
Professional, scientific, management4.8%
Education, health care, social24.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.2%
Other services5.3%
Public administration5.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 51106 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.1%, median income fell 3.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.7%.

Median Income

$74,486

-1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate