City

Garden City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Iowa

👥67Population
💰$36,667Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂72.9Median Age
🏠$61,100Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓7.5%College Grads▼ 81% below avg
📊34.6%Unemployment▲ 608% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.8% Female 58.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Other: 13.4%Race
White86.6%
Other13.4%

Age Breakdown

65+
82%

Key Indicators

Median Age72.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.46
College Grads7.5% ▼ 81% below avg
Unemployment34.6% ▲ 608% above avg
HS Graduate41 (61.2%)
Associates21 (31.3%)
Bachelors5 (7.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 61.2%Associates: 31.3%Bachelors: 7.5%Edu
HS Grad61.2%
Associates31.3%
Bachelors7.5%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,667 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$61,100 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
2000+
69%
About Garden City, IA

Garden City is a city in Iowa, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 67 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 72.9 years.

Economically, Garden City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,667 is well below the national average. The unemployment rate is 34.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Garden City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $61,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garden City is less-educated. 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garden City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50102 67 $36,667 $61,100 34.6% 7.5% 100.0%