City

Gravity, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Taylor County  ·  Iowa

👥251Population
💰$54,500Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$73,100Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate77 (48.7%)
Some College28 (17.7%)
Associates18 (11.4%)
Bachelors15 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree20 (12.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
HS Grad48.7%
Some College17.7%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,500 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$73,100 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units170
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
7%
2000+
71%
About Gravity, IA

Gravity is a city in Iowa, located in Taylor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 251 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Gravity is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,500 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gravity is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gravity is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gravity
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50848 251 $54,500 $73,100 $746 0.0% 22.2% 75.0%