City

Gibson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Keokuk County  ·  Iowa

👥99Population
💰$57,083Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂63.1Median Age
🏠$191,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊18.2%Unemployment▲ 272% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.6% Female 39.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Hispanic: 2%Race
White98.0%
Hispanic2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
7%
18–24
2%
25–44
11%
45–64
38%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.80
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment18.2% ▲ 272% above avg
HS Graduate44 (53%)
Some College14 (16.9%)
Associates8 (9.6%)
Bachelors8 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree9 (10.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 53%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
HS Grad53.0%
Some College16.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
39%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,083 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$191,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units60
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Gibson, IA

Gibson is a city in Iowa, located in Keokuk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 99 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.1 years.

Economically, Gibson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,083 is below the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gibson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gibson is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gibson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50104 99 $57,083 $191,700 $825 18.2% 20.5% 80.0%