County

Guthrie County, IA

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Iowa

👥11,590Population
💰$76,245Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$158,871Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic3.9%
Black1.2%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma102 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,693 (34%)
Some College1,131 (14.3%)
Associates1,095 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,138 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree1,758 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College14.3%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,245 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$158,871 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units5,988
Vacant Units1,015

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
66%
About Guthrie County, IA

Guthrie County is located in Iowa and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,590 residents. With a median age of 45.99, it is a mature county.

Guthrie County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,244 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Guthrie County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $158,871 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $833. Homeownership rates are high at 81.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Guthrie County are primarily White (92%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Guthrie County, IA is a middle-income area in Iowa. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Guthrie County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
50026 Bagley 518 $77,875 $102,300 $595 4.3% 37.4%
50029 Bayard 612 $44,531 $72,900 $917 2.5% 24.3%
50048 Casey 754 $55,536 $110,300 $857 4.9% 26.4%
50115 Guthrie Center 2,741 $70,952 $139,600 $797 0.7% 41.8%
50128 Jamaica 331 $50,179 $106,300 $536 4.2% 33.2%
50164 Menlo 677 $78,542 $151,600 8.8% 25.0%
50216 Panora 2,809 $91,250 $199,400 $1,032 4.6% 45.9%
50250 Stuart 2,652 $75,750 $202,700 $700 2.2% 30.7%
50277 Yale 496 $106,324 $85,500 $940 0.0% 30.4%