City

Gilbert, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Story County  ·  Iowa

👥1,384Population
💰$122,813Median HH Income▲ 61% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$265,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.5%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 3.2%Other: 5.3%Race
White85.3%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.4%
Asian3.2%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads58.5% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
HS Graduate136 (14.6%)
Some College93 (10%)
Associates157 (16.9%)
Bachelors118 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree427 (45.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 14.6%Some College: 10%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 45.9%Edu
HS Grad14.6%
Some College10.0%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate45.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
49%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$122,813 ▲ 61% above avg
Median Home Value$265,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$887/mo
Total Housing Units552

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Gilbert, IA

Gilbert is a city in Iowa, located in Story County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,384 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Gilbert is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $122,813 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gilbert is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $887 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilbert is well-educated. 58.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.26%).

Gilbert, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Gilbert
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50105 1,384 $122,813 $265,100 $887 3.9% 58.5% 87.3%