City

Guthrie Center, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Guthrie County  ·  Iowa

👥2,741Population
💰$70,952Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$139,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic5.0%
Black0.3%
Asian1.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.7%)
HS Graduate612 (31.9%)
Some College258 (13.5%)
Associates214 (11.2%)
Bachelors361 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree441 (23%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,952 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$139,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units1,344
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Guthrie Center, IA

Guthrie Center is a city in Iowa, located in Guthrie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,741 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Guthrie Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,952 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Guthrie Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Guthrie Center is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guthrie Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50115 2,741 $70,952 $139,600 $797 0.7% 41.8% 80.0%