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Hull, IA
City in Sioux County, Iowa.
Population
2,317
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,637
ZIP codes
0
Hull and its ZIP codes
Hull at a glance
- Hull is about 28 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 151st most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $72,344 a year, 4% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,700 (9% above Iowa) and median rent is $535 a month.
Local data for Hull, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hull, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,344
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$535/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (1,168), German Americans (319), Mexican Americans (291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sioux County. PPP loans are for Hull.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,985
23,005 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $5,600 per person
How people get to work
Hull, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.4%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hull, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
958
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
151
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 9°F
29.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hull, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Hull
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoydenCity | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Rock ValleyCity | 7.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Sioux CenterCity | 8 mi | 6.4 |
| DoonCity | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| MatlockCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| GeorgeCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Orange CityCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| AlvordCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| HospersCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| SheldonCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| AltonCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| MauriceCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Rock RapidsCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| Hudson, SDTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| InwoodCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| IretonCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hull, IA in?
- Hull is in Sioux County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Hull, IA?
- About 2,317 people live in Hull, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hull?
- Nearby places include Boyden (6.5 mi), Rock Valley (7.7 mi), Sioux Center (8 mi), Doon (8.1 mi), Matlock (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023