City

Garber, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Iowa

👥243Population
💰$64,375Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$81,500Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓9.4%College Grads▼ 76% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.9% Female 41.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
37%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads9.4% ▼ 76% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate77 (51.7%)
Some College38 (25.5%)
Associates20 (13.4%)
Bachelors1 (0.7%)
Graduate Degree13 (8.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.7%Some College: 25.5%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 0.7%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
HS Grad51.7%
Some College25.5%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors0.7%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,375 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$81,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units110
Vacant Units4

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
2000+
82%
About Garber, IA

Garber is a city in Iowa, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 243 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Garber is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,375 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Garber is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garber is less-educated. 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garber
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52048 243 $64,375 $81,500 4.6% 9.4% 82.1%