50459 ZIP Code, Northwood, IA
50459 is a ZIP code in Northwood, Iowa in Worth County. It covers 143 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56036, 50448 and 50456. 3,045 people live here in 1,276 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $71,618, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Northwood, IA
- County: Worth County
- Land area: 143 sq mi
- Population: 3,045
- Median household income: $71,618
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,045 |
| Households | 1,276 |
| Median household income | $71,618 |
| Income per person | $39,585 |
| Median age | 43.2 |
| Homeowners | 86.1% |
| Median home value | $149,600 |
| Median rent | $738 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% |
| Broadband internet | 83.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 9.3% |
| $25–35K | 5.5% |
| $35–50K | 16.5% |
| $50–75K | 13.6% |
| $75–100K | 15.4% |
| $100–150K | 16.9% |
| $150–200K | 10.9% |
| $200K+ | 6.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.9% |
| 75+ | 12.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.7% |
| Owned outright | 30.8% |
| Rented | 13.0% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.1% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 1.7% |
| 20+ units | 3.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.7% |
Businesses in 50459
79 business establishments with 1,219 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Manufacturing: 10
- Construction: 9
- Retail Trade: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56036 — Glenville city, MN (6.7 mi)
- 50448 — Bolan CDP, IA (7.4 mi)
- 50456 — Manly city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 50426 — Carpenter city, IA (12.1 mi)
- 50440 — Grafton city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 50444 — Hanlontown city, IA (12.9 mi)
- 56089 — Twin Lakes city, MN (12.9 mi)
- 50446 — Joice city, IA (13.2 mi)
Areas that include 50459
- Northwood, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Worth County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50459, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50459 in?
- 50459 is a Northwood, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Northwood; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50459 in?
- 50459 is in Worth County.
- What is the population of 50459?
- About 3,045 people (±204), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,087.
- What is the median household income in 50459?
- $71,618 (±$14,033), 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 50459?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50459 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50459?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56036 (6.7 mi, Glenville), 50448 (7.4 mi, Bolan), 50456 (11.6 mi, Manly), 50426 (12.1 mi, Carpenter), 50440 (12.6 mi, Grafton) and 50444 (12.9 mi, Hanlontown).
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