50447 ZIP Code, Kanawha, IA
50447 is a ZIP code in Kanawha, Iowa — mostly in Hancock County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Wright County. It covers 104 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50430, 50439 and 50577. 1,145 people live here in 500 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $76,019, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kanawha, IA
- County: Hancock County
- Land area: 104 sq mi
- Population: 1,145
- Median household income: $76,019
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,145 |
| Households | 500 |
| Median household income | $76,019 |
| Income per person | $36,285 |
| Median age | 38.5 |
| Homeowners | 80.0% |
| Median home value | $86,800 |
| Median rent | $584 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% |
| Broadband internet | 86.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.8% |
| $10–15K | 1.8% |
| $15–25K | 4.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.8% |
| $35–50K | 15.2% |
| $50–75K | 14.4% |
| $75–100K | 8.8% |
| $100–150K | 34.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.6% |
| $200K+ | 1.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.8% |
| 10–19 | 10.8% |
| 20–24 | 13.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.6% |
| 45–54 | 4.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 10.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.5% |
| Owned outright | 21.2% |
| Rented | 15.8% |
| Vacant | 19.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.2% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 6.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50447
27 business establishments with 297 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50430 — Corwith city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 50439 — Goodell city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 50577 — Renwick city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 50421 — Belmond city, IA (10.8 mi)
- 50542 — Goldfield city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 50423 — Britt city, IA (13 mi)
- 50449 — Klemme city, IA (13.6 mi)
- 50525 — Clarion city, IA (13.7 mi)
Areas that include 50447
- Kanawha, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hancock County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Wright County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50447, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50447 in?
- 50447 is a Kanawha, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Kanawha; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50447 in?
- 50447 is mostly in Hancock County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Wright County.
- What is the population of 50447?
- About 1,145 people (±221), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,047.
- What is the median household income in 50447?
- $76,019 (±$23,296), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50447?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50447 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50447?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50430 (8.6 mi, Corwith), 50439 (8.8 mi, Goodell), 50577 (10.5 mi, Renwick), 50421 (10.8 mi, Belmond), 50542 (12.6 mi, Goldfield) and 50423 (13 mi, Britt).
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