City

Glidden, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Iowa

👥1,623Population
💰$78,472Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$181,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 2.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian1.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate407 (39.1%)
Some College106 (10.2%)
Associates151 (14.5%)
Bachelors118 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree258 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,472 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$531/mo
Total Housing Units744
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
66%
About Glidden, IA

Glidden is a city in Iowa, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,623 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Glidden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,472 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Glidden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $531 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glidden is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Glidden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51443 1,623 $78,472 $181,500 $531 1.6% 36.1% 84.4%