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ZIP 51106

Pop. 28,592·Woodbury County·17th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,310/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$655
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 51106 · $1,310
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,220/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$15,720/yr
At $1,310/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyWoodbury County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 51106 (Sioux City, IA) is majority owner-occupied, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,592
Median income
$78,434
Median age
36.4
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
24.3%
24.6%
23.6%
16.5%
Under 1824.3%
18–3424.6%
35–5423.6%
55–6410.9%
65+16.5%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
78.2%
White78.2%
Black6.3%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian1.6%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
31.5%
31.9%
28.6%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 51106 in Sioux City, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,919 → $78,434
up 7.6%
Population
27,491 → 28,592
up 4.0%
Renter share
27% → 29.8%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.2% → 28.6%
+1.4 pts
Median age
37.3 → 36.4
-0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,434 today, compared with $72,919 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 27,491 residents to roughly 28,592. Renters now make up 29.8% of households, compared with 27% five years ago.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 51106 covers Sioux City, IA. The median rent here is $1,310/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($78,434/yr), ZIP 51106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 51106?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 51106 (Sioux City, IA) is $1,310. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 51106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 51106's median rent of $1,310/mo is $655 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 51106 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 51106 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #17 out of 57 ZIPs tracked at $1,310/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 51106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,310/mo in ZIP 51106. The local median household income is $78,434/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 51106?

Rent in ZIP 51106 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 51106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 51106 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,310/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($78,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 51106 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 51106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 51106 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 51106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 51106 compare to the rest of Sioux City?

ZIP 51106 is pricier than Sioux City as a whole. At $1,310/mo, it's $94 above the Sioux City citywide median of $1,216/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 51106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 51106 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,310/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 51106's median household income ($78,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 51106 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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