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Guttenberg, IA
City in Clayton County, Iowa.
Population
1,782
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
812
ZIP codes
0
Guttenberg and its ZIP codes
Guttenberg at a glance
- Guttenberg is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 185th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $57,599 a year, 23% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,900 (7% below Iowa) and median rent is $870 a month.
Local data for Guttenberg, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Guttenberg, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,599
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$870/mo
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
53.5
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (742), Irish Americans (199), Mexican Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clayton County. PPP loans are for Guttenberg.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,315
6,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $8,061 per person
How people get to work
Guttenberg, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Guttenberg, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
651
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
85
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Guttenberg, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Guttenberg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Haven, WICensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.2 |
| OsterdockCity | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| Bagley, WIVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Cassville, WIVillage | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| ClaytonCity | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| GarnavilloCity | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| GarberCity | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ElkportCity | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| North Buena VistaCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Bloomington, WIVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| ColesburgCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Patch Grove, WIVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LuxemburgCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Holy CrossCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ElkaderCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| BalltownCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guttenberg, IA in?
- Guttenberg is in Clayton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Guttenberg, IA?
- About 1,782 people live in Guttenberg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guttenberg?
- Nearby places include Glen Haven, WI (3.5 mi), Osterdock (5 mi), Bagley, WI (7.7 mi), Cassville, WI (7.9 mi), Clayton (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023