50105 ZIP Code — Gilbert, IA
Story County, Iowa
ZIP code 50105 is located in Gilbert, Iowa, within Story County. It covers approximately 9.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50105
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $106,923. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,235
population
9.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50105 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50105
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50105. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gilbert | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50014 Ames (4 mi)
50012 Ames (5.1 mi)
50248 Story City (5.5 mi)
50011 Ames (5.5 mi)
50013 Ames (5.8 mi)
50010 Ames (6 mi)
50236 Roland (8.3 mi)
50036 Boone (11 mi)
50201 Nevada (11.7 mi)
50154 Mc Callsburg (13.1 mi)
50130 Jewell (13.7 mi)
50246 Stanhope (14.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,235 |
| Population density | 135 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 169 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1077 |
| Longitude | -93.6398 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.3% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 29.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 44.9% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,235
Population
135
People per sq mi
43.3
Median age
$106,923
Median household income
$49,581
Per capita income
$255,200
Median home value
$918
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
437
Housing units
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
31
Under 5
33
40
5–9
41
39
10–14
40
50
15–19
53
21
20–24
21
70
25–34
73
67
35–44
69
111
45–54
116
53
55–59
55
32
60–64
34
74
65–74
78
13
75–84
14
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 310 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 925 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 186 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.5%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Other race
1.3%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,094 | 87.5% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 30 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 16 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.3% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 29.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 44.9% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
0.6%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
2.1%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
27.0%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.5% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $106,923 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
5.5%
$150k–$200k
19.0%
$200k–$300k
45.8%
$300k–$500k
26.3%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,200 |
| Median rent / month | $918 |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 87.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 34.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.2% |
| Electricity | 9.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 377 | 73.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10 | 1.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 32 | 6.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 95 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 192 | 37.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 128 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.3% | 16.9% |
| Married | 76.2% | 66.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
1.0%
HS graduate
17.6%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
34.5%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 29 | 9.8% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 114 | 38.5% |
| High school | 107 | 36.1% |
| College / grad school | 36 | 12.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.8%
Public administration
11.6%
Retail trade
8.7%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Professional & management
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Construction
6.1%
Other services
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.6% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.4% |
| Government | 31.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.5% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
9.8%
Female-led households
7.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 24.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.8% |
| Binge drinking | 24.0% |
| No physical activity | 14.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.7% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 6.1% |
| No health insurance | 5.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.0% |
| Visited dentist | 78.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 6.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 42 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.1% |
| No insurance | 1.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,171 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,194 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 1,184 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 965 | 78.1% |
| Foreign born | 10 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 41 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 24 | 58.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 165 | 13.4% |
| French | 119 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 86 | 7% |
| English | 54 | 4.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 40 | 3.2% |
| Dutch | 17 | 1.4% |
| German | 8 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50105
What city is ZIP code 50105 in?
ZIP code 50105 is primarily assigned to Gilbert, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50105 in?
ZIP code 50105 falls within Story County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50105 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50105 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50105?
The median household income in ZIP code 50105 is $106,923, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 50105?
ZIP code 50105 has an estimated population of 1,235 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50105?
The median home value in ZIP code 50105 is $255,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 50105 in?
ZIP code 50105 observes the CST timezone.