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51248

Sanborn, IA

Total Population
1,712
Median Household Income
$56,691
Median Home Value
$130,000
Median Rent
$852

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$56,691
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$130,000
100.6% above state median
Rent
$852
100% above state median
Median Age
43.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Sanborn, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.2%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$56,691
-24.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.33 people

Total Households
703
Family Households
45.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
25.9%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
23.8%
#3 Industry
Finance
10.5%
Total Employed Residents:495

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
13.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.3%
15 workers
Public Transit
0.6%
4 workers
Total Commuting Workers:644
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.8%
744 employed
Labor Force
761
17 unemployed
Median Age
43.6 years
Per Capita Income
$29,154
Poverty Rate
11.3%

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