City

Goldfield, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wright County  ·  Iowa

👥873Population
💰$67,708Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$118,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 5%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic5.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate229 (35.6%)
Some College117 (18.2%)
Associates75 (11.7%)
Bachelors76 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree143 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College18.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,708 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$118,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$535/mo
Total Housing Units434
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Goldfield, IA

Goldfield is a city in Iowa, located in Wright County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 873 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Goldfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,708 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Goldfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $535 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Goldfield is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Goldfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50542 873 $67,708 $118,200 $535 0.0% 34.1% 84.5%