City

Goose Lake, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  Iowa

👥569Population
💰$90,057Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$178,400Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓58.5%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.9%Other: 4%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.9%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
26%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads58.5% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate57 (16.9%)
Some College62 (18.4%)
Associates21 (6.2%)
Bachelors112 (33.2%)
Graduate Degree85 (25.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 6.2%Bachelors: 33.2%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
HS Grad16.9%
Some College18.4%
Associates6.2%
Bachelors33.2%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.7%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,057 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$178,400 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units266
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Goose Lake, IA

Goose Lake is a city in Iowa, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 569 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Goose Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,057 is above the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Goose Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Goose Lake is well-educated. 58.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Goose Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52750 569 $90,057 $178,400 $838 3.1% 58.5% 89.3%