City

Gladbrook, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tama County  ·  Iowa

👥1,470Population
💰$72,981Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$145,000Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.7%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.2%)
HS Graduate328 (31.3%)
Some College144 (13.7%)
Associates82 (7.8%)
Bachelors222 (21.2%)
Graduate Degree260 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 21.2%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College13.7%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors21.2%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,981 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$145,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$893/mo
Total Housing Units740
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
68%
About Gladbrook, IA

Gladbrook is a city in Iowa, located in Tama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,470 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Gladbrook is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,981 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gladbrook is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $893 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gladbrook is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gladbrook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50635 1,470 $72,981 $145,000 $893 0.6% 46.0% 80.8%