City

Garnavillo, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Iowa

👥1,336Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$167,800Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 1%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic1.7%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
19%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate354 (39.6%)
Some College137 (15.3%)
Associates74 (8.3%)
Bachelors138 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree189 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$167,800 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units699
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Garnavillo, IA

Garnavillo is a city in Iowa, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,336 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Garnavillo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Garnavillo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $917 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garnavillo is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garnavillo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52049 1,336 $68,750 $167,800 $917 1.5% 36.6% 86.3%