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Superior, IA
City in Dickinson County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 51363.
Population
111
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
259
ZIP codes
1
Superior and its ZIP codes
Superior at a glance
- Superior is about 4.5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickinson County. PPP loans are for Superior.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,954
9,794 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,249
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $9,341 per person
PPP loans
$70.2K
6 loans, 15 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Superior, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
31
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
29.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Superior, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Superior
1 in or overlapping Superior. Population shown
Cities near Superior
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EsthervilleCity | 6 mi | 5.4 |
| OrleansCity | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 8.3 mi | 4.5 |
| TerrilCity | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| OkobojiCity | 9.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Arnolds ParkCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| WallingfordCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Dunnell, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| WahpetonCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| GruverCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| West OkobojiCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| MilfordCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Jackson, MNCity | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| Alpha, MNCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| DolliverCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| GraettingerCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Superior, IA in?
- Superior is in Dickinson County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Superior, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Superior include 51363.
- What is the population of Superior, IA?
- About 111 people live in Superior, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Superior?
- Nearby places include Estherville (6 mi), Orleans (7.1 mi), Spirit Lake (8.3 mi), Terril (9.1 mi), Okoboji (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023