City

Gowrie, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Iowa

👥1,400Population
💰$87,841Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$116,600Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 4.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.4%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian0.7%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate260 (27.8%)
Some College104 (11.1%)
Associates117 (12.5%)
Bachelors179 (19.2%)
Graduate Degree271 (29%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 19.2%Graduate: 29%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College11.1%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors19.2%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,841 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$116,600 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units659
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
68%
About Gowrie, IA

Gowrie is a city in Iowa, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,400 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Gowrie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,841 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gowrie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gowrie is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gowrie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50543 1,400 $87,841 $116,600 $675 4.5% 48.2% 86.8%