50106 ZIP Code — Gilman, IA

Marshall County, Iowa

ZIP code 50106 is located in Gilman, Iowa, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 67.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50106

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,783. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50106 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,182

population

67.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50106 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50106

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gilman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50173 Montour (6.8 mi) 50141 Laurel (9 mi) 50120 Haverhill (9.8 mi) 52339 Tama (10.3 mi) 50135 Kellogg (10.8 mi) 50112 Grinnell (12.3 mi) 50632 Garwin (12.8 mi) 50158 Marshalltown (13.5 mi) 50162 Melbourne (14.6 mi) 50157 Malcom (15.4 mi) 52342 Toledo (16.4 mi) 50208 Newton (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,182
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	67.71 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.8918
Longitude	-92.7859
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	37.9%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,182

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$94,783

Median household income

$45,099

Per capita income

$107,500

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

474

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	28.3%
18 and over	848	71.7%
65 and over	164	13.9%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,146	96.6%
Two or more races	32	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.3%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	37.9%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 35.2%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	35.2%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$94,783

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,500
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	19.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	47.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	82.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	261	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	69	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	40	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	118	24.2%
Households with children under 18	171	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	28.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	18.3%
Married	58.7%	55.4%
Separated	2.9%	1.6%
Widowed	2.7%	4.7%
Divorced	7.0%	20.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 17.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.2%
Kindergarten	23	9.1%
Elementary school	148	58.7%
High school	65	25.8%
College / grad school	13	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.7%

Agriculture & mining 17.6%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 7.3%

Other services 5.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.3%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 51.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.0%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	19.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,077	91.1%
Spanish	42	3.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	3.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,182	100.0%
Born in same state	1,179	99.7%
Born in different state	910	77.0%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	156	13.2%
French	105	8.9%
Polish	76	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	65	5.5%
Dutch	20	1.7%
English	11	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	96.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50106

What city is ZIP code 50106 in?

ZIP code 50106 is primarily assigned to Gilman, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50106 in?

ZIP code 50106 falls within Marshall County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50106 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 50106 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50106?

The median home value in ZIP code 50106 is $107,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50106?

ZIP code 50106 has an estimated population of 1,182 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50106?

The median household income in ZIP code 50106 is $94,783, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50106 in?

ZIP code 50106 observes the CST timezone.