Gilbertville is a city located in Black Hawk County, in the state of Iowa (IA), United States. Nestled in the West North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 850 ft. With a population of approximately 767 residents, Gilbertville offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 49.28% males and 50.72% females, and it has a population density of 966.67 people per square mile (759.33/km²). Gilbertville lies at a latitude of 42.42 and a longitude of -92.21, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (4.4%), followed by English (3.3%), German (61.9%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 50634.