50469 ZIP Code, Rockwell, IA
50469 is a ZIP code in Rockwell, Iowa in Cerro Gordo County. It covers 87 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50477, 50475 and 50433. 1,527 people live here in 635 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $71,250, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 47.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rockwell, IA
- County: Cerro Gordo County
- Land area: 87 sq mi
- Population: 1,527
- Median household income: $71,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,527 |
| Households | 635 |
| Median household income | $71,250 |
| Income per person | $35,869 |
| Median age | 47.2 |
| Homeowners | 80.8% |
| Median home value | $211,700 |
| Median rent | $575 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% |
| Broadband internet | 88.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.6% |
| $25–35K | 12.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 15.7% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 19.5% |
| $150–200K | 13.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 5.6% |
| 45–54 | 8.8% |
| 55–64 | 17.7% |
| 65–74 | 11.3% |
| 75+ | 14.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.2% |
| Owned outright | 44.2% |
| Rented | 17.5% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.8% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 8.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50469
41 business establishments with 139 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Construction: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50477 — Swaledale city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 50475 — Sheffield city, IA (8.1 mi)
- 50433 — Dougherty city, IA (9 mi)
- 50401 — Mason City city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50427 — Chapin CDP, IA (11.4 mi)
- 50479 — Thornton city, IA (11.4 mi)
- 50468 — Roseville CDP, IA (12.8 mi)
- 50428 — Clear Lake city, IA (13.8 mi)
Areas that include 50469
- Rockwell, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Burchinal, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cerro Gordo County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median household income in Cerro Gordo County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Cerro Gordo County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Cerro Gordo County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of households with children in Cerro Gordo County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Cerro Gordo County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Cerro Gordo County
- No. 2 of 6: fastest population growth in Cerro Gordo County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50469, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50469 in?
- 50469 is a Rockwell, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Rockwell; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50469 in?
- 50469 is in Cerro Gordo County.
- What is the population of 50469?
- About 1,527 people (±273), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,629.
- What is the median household income in 50469?
- $71,250 (±$20,839), 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 50469?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50469 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50469?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50477 (6.6 mi, Swaledale), 50475 (8.1 mi, Sheffield), 50433 (9 mi, Dougherty), 50401 (10.7 mi, Mason City), 50427 (11.4 mi, Chapin) and 50479 (11.4 mi, Thornton).
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