City

Guernsey, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Poweshiek County  ·  Iowa

👥328Population
💰$84,250Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂27.9Median Age
🏠$226,700Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
23%
18–24
2%
25–44
36%
45–64
17%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.9%)
HS Graduate137 (64.9%)
Some College1 (0.5%)
Associates16 (7.6%)
Bachelors29 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree26 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 64.9%Some College: 0.5%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad64.9%
Some College0.5%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,250 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$226,700 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,324/mo
Total Housing Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
49%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
22%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
72%
About Guernsey, IA

Guernsey is a city in Iowa, located in Poweshiek County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 328 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.9 years.

Economically, Guernsey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,250 is near the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Guernsey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,324 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Guernsey is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guernsey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52221 328 $84,250 $226,700 $1,324 0.0% 26.1% 79.3%