City

Gilbertville, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Black Hawk County  ·  Iowa

👥736Population
💰$83,750Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$187,500Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.5%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.5%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate194 (37.1%)
Some College39 (7.5%)
Associates57 (10.9%)
Bachelors95 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree138 (26.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
HS Grad37.1%
Some College7.5%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
37%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,750 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$187,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units343
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Gilbertville, IA

Gilbertville is a city in Iowa, located in Black Hawk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 736 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Gilbertville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,750 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gilbertville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $815 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilbertville is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilbertville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50634 736 $83,750 $187,500 $815 2.9% 44.6% 88.0%