City

Garwin, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tama County  ·  Iowa

👥1,204Population
💰$70,865Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.2Median Age
🏠$134,300Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 4.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian0.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
16%
45–64
33%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.2%)
HS Graduate392 (45.7%)
Some College109 (12.7%)
Associates127 (14.8%)
Bachelors73 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree147 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,865 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$134,300 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$628/mo
Total Housing Units596
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Garwin, IA

Garwin is a city in Iowa, located in Tama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,204 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.2 years.

Economically, Garwin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,865 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Garwin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $628 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garwin is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garwin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50632 1,204 $70,865 $134,300 $628 3.1% 25.6% 86.4%