City

Grinnell, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Poweshiek County  ·  Iowa

👥11,776Population
💰$64,707Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$198,100Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 1.7%Asian: 3.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic3.3%
Black1.7%
Asian3.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
19%
25–44
19%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,246 (32.9%)
Some College505 (7.4%)
Associates987 (14.5%)
Bachelors623 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree2,401 (35.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 35.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College7.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate35.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,707 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$198,100 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units5,018
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Grinnell, IA

Grinnell is a city in Iowa, located in Poweshiek County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,776 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Grinnell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,707 is below the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Grinnell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grinnell is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grinnell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50112 11,776 $64,707 $198,100 $863 4.4% 44.4% 68.8%