City

Grundy Center, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Iowa

👥3,474Population
💰$79,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$181,000Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
HS Graduate800 (35.2%)
Some College263 (11.6%)
Associates244 (10.7%)
Bachelors393 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree570 (25.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
HS Grad35.2%
Some College11.6%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,000 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units1,535
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Grundy Center, IA

Grundy Center is a city in Iowa, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,474 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Grundy Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,500 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Grundy Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grundy Center is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grundy Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50638 3,474 $79,500 $181,000 $681 1.6% 42.4% 80.5%