Gilbert
City in Story County, Iowa

Gilbert is a city in Story County, Iowa, with 1,211 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 991 ft (302 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ames, 5.7 miles S.
- 1,211residents (2020 Census)
- 991 ftelevation · 302 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 1,100 / sq mipopulation density
- 50105ZIP code
About Gilbert
Gilbert is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,211 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.
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Living in Gilbert
- Median household income
- $122,656
- Median home value
- $274,600
- Median rent
- $865/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Gilbert had 1,211 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,211 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,100 per sq mi (425 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gilbert at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Story County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,211 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.10 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1062° N, 93.6461° W |
| ZIP code | 50105 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1930630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gilbert
- Ames5.7 mi S
- Story City6.3 mi NE
- Roland8.4 mi NE
- Randall9.3 mi N
- Kelley10.8 mi S
- Nevada10.9 mi SE
- Boone12.3 mi W
- Luther13.0 mi SW
- McCallsburg13.7 mi E
- Jewell Junction14.2 mi N
- Ellsworth14.5 mi N
- Stanhope14.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Gilbert
What county is Gilbert in?
Gilbert is in Story County, Iowa.
What is the population of Gilbert, IA?
1,211 people lived in Gilbert at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gilbert, IA?
The ZIP code of Gilbert is 50105.
What is the elevation of Gilbert?
991 feet (302 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gilbert?
Ames (5.7 mi), Story City (6.3 mi), Roland (8.4 mi), Randall (9.3 mi), Kelley (10.8 mi).
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