City

Galva, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ida County  ·  Iowa

👥615Population
💰$75,938Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$106,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 5.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic5.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.6%)
HS Graduate168 (50%)
Some College43 (12.8%)
Associates28 (8.3%)
Bachelors56 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree39 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 50%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad50.0%
Some College12.8%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,938 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$106,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$631/mo
Total Housing Units255
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
74%
About Galva, IA

Galva is a city in Iowa, located in Ida County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 615 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Galva is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,938 is near the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Galva is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $631 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galva is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.73%).

Galva, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Galva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51020 615 $75,938 $106,300 $631 2.1% 28.3% 67.1%