City

Glenwood, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mills County  ·  Iowa

👥9,238Population
💰$89,023Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$241,500Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓45.7%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic5.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads45.7% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,612 (25.3%)
Some College846 (13.3%)
Associates943 (14.8%)
Bachelors805 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree2,107 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College13.3%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,023 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$241,500 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units3,777
Vacant Units308

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Glenwood, IA

Glenwood is a city in Iowa, located in Mills County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,238 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Glenwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,023 is above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Glenwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glenwood is well-educated. 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Glenwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51534 9,238 $89,023 $241,500 $838 2.6% 45.7% 83.2%