City

Gilmore City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  Iowa

👥1,035Population
💰$53,859Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$97,800Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 3.8%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.3%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate218 (34.1%)
Some College111 (17.3%)
Associates101 (15.8%)
Bachelors102 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree106 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College17.3%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,859 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$97,800 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$597/mo
Total Housing Units507
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
65%
About Gilmore City, IA

Gilmore City is a city in Iowa, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,035 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Gilmore City is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,859 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gilmore City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $597 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilmore City is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilmore City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50541 1,035 $53,859 $97,800 $597 0.8% 32.5% 73.3%