50447 ZIP Code — Kanawha, IA
Hancock County, Iowa
ZIP code 50447 is located in Kanawha, Iowa, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 103.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50447
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,985. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,261
population
103.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50447 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50447
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kanawha | Acceptable |
| Kanawha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50430 Corwith (9 mi)
50421 Belmond (10.4 mi)
50577 Renwick (11.2 mi)
50542 Goldfield (12.3 mi)
50449 Klemme (12.3 mi)
50526 Clarion (13.5 mi)
50423 Britt (13.6 mi)
50525 Clarion (13.8 mi)
50438 Garner (15.6 mi)
50560 Lu Verne (16.2 mi)
50457 Meservey (16.2 mi)
50470 Rowan (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,261 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 103.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9219 |
| Longitude | -93.7935 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.2% | 38.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.6% | 42.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.2% | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,261
Population
12
People per sq mi
31.4
Median age
$71,985
Median household income
$31,212
Per capita income
$78,800
Median home value
$592
Median monthly rent
80.4%
Home ownership
4.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
493
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
20
Under 5
19
52
5–9
48
66
10–14
62
36
15–19
34
75
20–24
70
101
25–34
95
85
35–44
79
34
45–54
32
39
55–59
37
39
60–64
37
54
65–74
50
32
75–84
31
18
85+
16
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 312 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 949 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 201 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 31.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,185 | 90% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.2% | 38.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.6% | 42.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.2% | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
17.5%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
34.0%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 34.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| Median income | $71,985 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
30.7%
$50k–$100k
41.8%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
5.1%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,800 |
| Median rent / month | $592 |
| Owner occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter occupied | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
| Single-family detached | 95.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% |
| 3 or more | 27.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.1% |
| Electricity | 15.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 270 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 70 | 13.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 61 | 11.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 114 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 180 | 35.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 147 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.8% | 23.3% |
| Married | 55.0% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
37.2%
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Associate's degree
19.5%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 197 | 63.8% |
| High school | 52 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 29 | 9.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.9%
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Other services
13.9%
Retail trade
11.6%
Construction
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Public administration
1.8%
Information
1.5%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.5% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.2% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 2.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.5%
Under 18 years
2.6%
18 and over
5.2%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
27.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 48 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 14.8% |
| 65 and over | 25.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.4% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,222 | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 38 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 38 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,198 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,198 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,051 | 83.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 63 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 19.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 248 | 19.7% |
| French | 127 | 10.1% |
| English | 78 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 45 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 17 | 1.3% |
| German | 10 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50447
What city is ZIP code 50447 in?
ZIP code 50447 is primarily assigned to Kanawha, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50447 in?
ZIP code 50447 falls within Hancock County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50447 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 50447 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50447?
The median home value in ZIP code 50447 is $78,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 50447?
ZIP code 50447 has an estimated population of 1,261 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50447?
The median household income in ZIP code 50447 is $71,985, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50447 in?
ZIP code 50447 observes the CST timezone.