City

Guttenberg, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Iowa

👥2,807Population
💰$55,871Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$189,300Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.3%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
39%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,139 (54.3%)
Some College219 (10.4%)
Associates202 (9.6%)
Bachelors264 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree256 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 54.3%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad54.3%
Some College10.4%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,871 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$189,300 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units1,805
Vacant Units472

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About Guttenberg, IA

Guttenberg is a city in Iowa, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,807 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Guttenberg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,871 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Guttenberg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $791 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Guttenberg is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guttenberg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52052 2,807 $55,871 $189,300 $791 1.6% 24.8% 80.7%