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Gilman, IA
City in Marshall County, Iowa.
Population
623
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,163
ZIP codes
0
Gilman and its ZIP codes
Gilman at a glance
- Gilman is about 20 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,136, 35% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,700 (57% below Iowa) and median rent is $678 a month.
Local data for Gilman, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gilman, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,136
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$88,700
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (168), Irish Americans (42), Norwegian Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Gilman.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,469
15,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
How people get to work
Gilman, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled18.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gilman, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilman, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Gilman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FergusonCity | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| LaurelCity | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| MontourCity | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Le GrandCity | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| HaverhillCity | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Oakland AcresCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GrinnellCity | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| MarshalltownCity | 13 mi | 19.2 |
| TamaCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| KelloggCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ToledoCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Green MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| GarwinCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| MelbourneCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MalcomCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Holiday LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilman, IA in?
- Gilman is in Marshall County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Gilman, IA?
- About 623 people live in Gilman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilman?
- Nearby places include Ferguson (5.6 mi), Laurel (6.9 mi), Montour (7.7 mi), Le Grand (8.5 mi), Haverhill (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023