| City: | Gillett Grove, Iowa |
| County: | Clay County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:15:37 AM |
| Population: | 34 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 712 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.0147, -95.0378 |
| Land Area: | 0.341 sq mi |
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The town's street network is modest but tells a railroad story. Railway St and Milwaukee Ave reference the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad that once connected these small agricultural communities. St Paul St likely honors the same railroad heritage. Seven rural route delivery records serve the broader area, while the numbered grid (2nd St, 3rd St) shows this was once a platted townsite with expectations of growth that never quite materialized. The median household income here is $34,197, and the median home value is $62,500.
The street names preserve the story of a railroad town. Railway St and Milwaukee Ave honor the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad that connected small Iowa farming communities in the early 20th century. The numbered grid (2nd, 3rd) shows this was platted as a town with room to grow, though it remains tiny today.
ZIP Code 51341 has 34 residents and 21 households (average 1.62 persons per household). The median age is 46.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 64.7% male and 35.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.1%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 34Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 40Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 99.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 21Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $61,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.62Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 71 | 74 | 72 | 68 | 56 | 35 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 40 |
| Decennial Census | 49 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 34 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46
Male Median Age: 60.5
Female Median Age: 32
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 33 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 22 | 64.71% | 60.5 years |
| Females: | 12 | 35.29% | 32.0 years |
| Total: | 34 | 100% | 46.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 40 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $32,500 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,000. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $80,625 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $80,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.4%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (70.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,500 | $42,917 | $25,000 | $20,000 | $0 | $23,214 | $0 | $24,375 | $25,000 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $93,000 | $93,214 | $89,375 | $80,000 | $91,250 | $43,438 | $43,958 | $46,250 | $46,500 | $63,750 | $0 | $101,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,500 | $22,917 | $19,875 | $19,500 | $22,813 | $22,679 | $23,281 | $23,333 | $23,500 | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $45,179 | $45,179 | $45,208 | $18,750 | $0 | $23,542 | $24,219 | $26,429 | $26,875 | $0 | $70,500 | $76,250 | $78,750 | $80,625 |
| Median Female Income | $36,000 | $38,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 17 | 65.38% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9 | 34.62% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 70.59% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 5.88% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 23.53% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 17 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $61,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $21,700 (55.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $385 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $475. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $39,300 | $39,300 | $38,800 | $35,000 | $0 | $37,500 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $40,000 | $38,800 | $0 | $62,900 | $62,500 | $61,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $385 | $383 | $433 | $430 | $525 | $525 | $517 | $556 | $475 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3 | 27.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 8 | 72.73% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 68.75% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 31.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
In 2024, 38.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (85.71%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 11.54% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10 | 38.46% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1 | 3.85% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 7.69% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 38.46% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 23 | 88.46% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 38.46% |
| Private Insurance: | 31 | 75.61% |
| Public Insurance: | 10 | 24.39% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 41 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.7% | 10.0% | 16.7% | 22.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 14.29% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12 | 85.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 14.29% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 12 | 85.71% |
ZIP Code 51341 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 26Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 51341 is located in Clay County, Iowa, within the Spencer, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43980) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 16,667 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 51341. It covers 0.341 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Spencer, IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 16,667Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.341 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 22756.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1930810Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Gillett Grove city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 51341 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.