City

Grand River, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Iowa

👥432Population
💰$33,594Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$46,300Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty24.5% ▲ 145% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
HS Graduate198 (61.7%)
Some College7 (2.2%)
Associates30 (9.3%)
Bachelors42 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree44 (13.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 61.7%Some College: 2.2%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
HS Grad61.7%
Some College2.2%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
62%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,594 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$46,300 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units252
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
77%
About Grand River, IA

Grand River is a city in Iowa, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 432 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Grand River is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,594 is well below the national average. Approximately 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Grand River is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $46,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grand River is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grand River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50108 432 $33,594 $46,300 $575 4.0% 26.8% 70.1%