Zip code 50459: Northwood, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50459?

50459 is assigned to Northwood, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50459 in?

50459 is in Worth County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 50459?

About 3,045 people live in 50459, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50459?

The median household income in 50459 is $71,618.

Q: What zip codes are near 50459?

The closest zip codes to 50459 are 56036, 50448, 50456, 50426, 50440.

Residential delivery areaWorth CountyCentral Time

Population

3,045

Median household income

$72K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$150K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$738/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

143 sq mi

21 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 50459

50459 is a rural zip code in Northwood, Iowa (Worth County), covering 143 sq mi of land. About 3,045 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 43.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $71,618 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $149,600, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $738 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.6 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.

How 50459 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans10.8%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%114th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate86.1%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%303rd of 909 in IA
Self-employed workers14.2%
88th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%424th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older21.9%
83rd
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%356th of 911 in IA
Median age43.2
78th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6415th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate11.1%
76th
U.S. 8.4% · IA 5%72nd of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.446
59th
U.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444187th of 908 in IA
Unemployment rate5.3%
57th
U.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%148th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate11.4%
53rd
U.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%277th of 909 in IA
Per capita income$39,585
48th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877388th of 911 in IA
Residents under 1821.8%
47th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%536th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$45,208
41st
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712562nd of 910 in IA
Housing vacancy5.6%
39th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%654th of 909 in IA
Median household income$71,618
38th
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059516th of 896 in IA
Government workers11.9%
35th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%554th of 911 in IA
Work from home9%
28th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%442nd of 911 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher20.8%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%462nd of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers7.6%
22nd
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%537th of 911 in IA
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%329th of 911 in IA
Average commute19.6 min
11th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min656th of 902 in IA
Foreign-born residents1.9%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%339th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters37%
11th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%390th of 882 in IA
Median home value$149,600
9th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000539th of 881 in IA
Broadband access83.4%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%716th of 909 in IA
Population3,045
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507197th of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$738
4th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972535th of 771 in IA
Diversity index9.9
4th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4589th of 911 in IA
Population density21/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi444th of 911 in IA

Measure	50459	Worth	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Veterans	10.8%	9.1%	6.5%	6.2%	92nd	114th of 911
Homeownership rateStrength	86.1%	83.2%	71.7%	65.2%	91st	303rd of 909
Self-employed workers	14.2%	17%	10.2%	10%	88th	424th of 911
Residents 65 and older	21.9%	22.9%	18.1%	17.2%	83rd	356th of 911
Median age	43.2	44.1	38.6	38.9	78th	415th of 911
Uninsured rate	11.1%	7%	5%	8.4%	76th	72nd of 911
Income inequality (Gini)	0.446	0.398	0.444	0.483	59th	187th of 908
Unemployment rate	5.3%	3.5%	3.6%	5.2%	57th	148th of 911
Poverty rate	11.4%	8.2%	11.1%	12.5%	53rd	277th of 909
Per capita income	$39,585	$39,261	$40,877	$44,673	48th	388th of 911
Residents under 18	21.8%	20.7%	22.9%	22%	47th	536th of 911
Median earnings per worker	$45,208	$46,662	$47,712	$49,666	41st	562nd of 910
Housing vacancy	5.6%	8.5%	8.5%	10.1%	39th	654th of 909
Median household income	$71,618	$78,008	$75,059	$80,734	38th	516th of 896
Government workers	11.9%	12.3%	14.5%	14.5%	35th	554th of 911
Work from home	9%	11.3%	11.3%	15.1%	28th	442nd of 911
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.8%	19.1%	31.4%	35.7%	23rd	462nd of 911
Healthcare workers	7.6%	8.6%	9.2%	9.7%	22nd	537th of 911
Tech workers	1.4%	0.8%	2.9%	3.8%	20th	329th of 911
Average commuteStrength	19.6 min	21.4 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	11th	656th of 902
Foreign-born residents	1.9%	0.9%	5.9%	14.1%	11th	339th of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37%	21.4%	43.9%	51.1%	11th	390th of 882
Median home value	$149,600	$145,800	$208,000	$332,700	9th	539th of 881
Broadband accessWeakness	83.4%	85%	88.9%	91%	9th	716th of 909
Population	3,045	7,350	3,210,507	334,922,499	5th	197th of 911
Median gross rent	$738	$758	$972	$1,413	4th	535th of 771
Diversity index	9.9	12.8	31.4	61.4	4th	589th of 911
Population density	21/sq mi	18/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	444th of 911

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

10%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

43.2

Under 18

21.8%

65 and over

21.9%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0.3%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.8%

Diversity index

9.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

47.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,276
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 68.7%
Married couples: 59.2%
Living alone: 27.3%
Veterans (of adults): 10.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

50459

$71,618

Worth Co.

$78,008

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,585

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.446

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50459

$149,600

Worth Co.

$145,800

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50459

$738

Worth Co.

$758

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

91%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.7%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,351
Owner-occupied: 86.1%
Vacant: 5.6%
Median year built: 1946
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.9%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.7%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

23%

20–29

17%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Production

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Transportation and moving

Education

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Food service

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

27%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Agriculture and mining

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Other services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Information

Wholesale

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$45,208

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50459	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,150	$74,888
Service	$27,292	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,458	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$56,563	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,533	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

35%

Some college

22%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 83.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.2%
No internet access: 15.3%
Without health insurance: 11.1%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Northwood
State: Iowa
County: Worth County
Center point: 43.4575° N, 93.2505° W
Land area: 143 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Northwood3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 50459

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
56036	Glenville, MN	6.7 mi	1,740	$73,287	$182,400
50448	Kensett, IA	7.4 mi	620	$62,059	$123,400
50456	Manly, IA	12 mi	1,699	$81,339	$124,700
50426	Carpenter, IA	12 mi	81	$74,107	$63,900
50440	Grafton, IA	13 mi	361	$76,429	$122,500
50444	Hanlontown, IA	13 mi	394	$78,214	$146,900
56089	Twin Lakes, MN	13 mi	214	$56,250	$73,300
50446	Joice, IA	13 mi	476	$107,000	$154,200
56043	Hayward, MN	13 mi	423	$97,708	$177,100
50450	Lake Mills, IA	14 mi	2,952	$76,125	$158,000
56007	Albert Lea, MN	15 mi	21,377	$68,846	$166,900
56029	Emmons, MN	15 mi	642	$67,857	$122,100

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Questions about 50459

What city is zip code 50459?

50459 is assigned to Northwood, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50459 in?

50459 is in Worth County, Iowa.

What is the population of 50459?

About 3,045 people live in 50459, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50459 in?

50459 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50459?

The median household income in 50459 is $71,618.

What zip codes are near 50459?

The closest zip codes to 50459 are 56036, 50448, 50456, 50426, 50440.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50459, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.