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Gilbertville, IA

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50634.

Population

761

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

2,128

ZIP codes

1

Gilbertville and its ZIP codes

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Gilbertville at a glance

  • Gilbertville is about 37 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $79,583 a year, 6% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,400 (5% below Iowa) and median rent is $643 a month.

Local data for Gilbertville, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gilbertville, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$79,583

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median home value

$197,400

Median rent

$643/mo

Homeownership

86.4%

Bachelor's or higher

28.9%

Median age

40.6

Average commute

19.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (347), Irish Americans (85), Norwegian Americans (48).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Black Hawk County. PPP loans are for Gilbertville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,876

70,713 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,987

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$904M

FY 2026, $6,896 per person

PPP loans

$782K

26 loans, 93 jobs reported

Black Hawk County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Gilbertville, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.5%
  • Carpooled9.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.1%

Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gilbertville, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

939

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

448

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 11°F

36.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gilbertville, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.7%

U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

ZIP codes in Gilbertville

1 in or overlapping Gilbertville. Population shown

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Cities near Gilbertville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WashburnCensus-designated place2.8 mi1.2
RaymondCity3.5 mi1.6
Elk Run HeightsCity4 mi1.1
EvansdaleCity5 mi4
La Porte CityCity7.6 mi2.6
WaterlooCity8.3 mi61.6
JesupCity8.6 mi1.8
DunkertonCity11 mi1.2
HudsonCity12 mi8.4
Mount AuburnCity13 mi0.2
BrandonCity13 mi0.3
Cedar FallsCity14 mi29.4
IndependenceCity17 mi6
FairbankCity17 mi0.7
DysartCity17 mi1.3
DenverCity18 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gilbertville, IA in?
Gilbertville is in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
What ZIP codes are in Gilbertville, IA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Gilbertville include 50634.
What is the population of Gilbertville, IA?
About 761 people live in Gilbertville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gilbertville?
Nearby places include Washburn (2.8 mi), Raymond (3.5 mi), Elk Run Heights (4 mi), Evansdale (5 mi), La Porte City (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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