City

Garden Grove, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Iowa

👥398Population
💰$62,500Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$90,000Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.4%)
HS Graduate70 (29%)
Some College47 (19.5%)
Associates57 (23.7%)
Bachelors19 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree47 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 23.7%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College19.5%
Associates23.7%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,500 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$90,000 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units187
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Garden Grove, IA

Garden Grove is a city in Iowa, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 398 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Garden Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,500 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Garden Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garden Grove is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garden Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50103 398 $62,500 $90,000 $650 1.1% 27.4% 89.4%