50421 ZIP Code — Belmond, IA

Wright County, Iowa

ZIP code 50421 is located in Belmond, Iowa, within Wright County. It covers approximately 91.88 square miles and serves a population of 2,923 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50421

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,989. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50421 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,923

population

91.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50421 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50421

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50470 Rowan (6.5 mi) 50420 Alexander (8.6 mi) 50526 Clarion (8.9 mi) 50457 Meservey (9.5 mi) 50525 Clarion (10 mi) 50447 Kanawha (10.4 mi) 50449 Klemme (11 mi) 50452 Latimer (14 mi) 50479 Thornton (14.2 mi) 50071 Dows (14.6 mi) 50542 Goldfield (16.8 mi) 50577 Renwick (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,923
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	91.88 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	42.8345
Longitude	-93.6265
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	48.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,923

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$57,989

Median household income

$33,158

Per capita income

$114,000

Median home value

$749

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,091

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

106

139

10–14

151

102

15–19

111

20–24

143

25–34

155

151

35–44

163

45–54

107

55–59

123

60–64

133

193

65–74

210

100

75–84

109

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	806	27.6%
18 and over	2,117	72.4%
65 and over	803	27.5%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Two or more races 7.3%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,624	83.1%
Hispanic or Latino	233	7.4%
Two or more races	231	7.3%
Other race	46	1.5%
Black or African American	16	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	48.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$57,989

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 38.7%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,000
Median rent / month	$749
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	6.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	27.5%
1960–1969	17.9%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	45.0%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.4%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	622	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	91	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	100	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	354	30.3%
Households with children under 18	346	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	44.4%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	23.8%
Married	67.8%	51.5%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	14.9%
Divorced	5.2%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	5.2%
Kindergarten	42	5.2%
Elementary school	416	51.1%
High school	179	22.0%
College / grad school	135	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Construction 7.2%

Professional & management 7.2%

Retail trade 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	18.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,777	95.0%
Spanish	151	5.4%
Other Indo-European	151	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,806	96.0%
Born in same state	2,770	94.8%
Born in different state	2,388	81.7%
Foreign born	36	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	117	4.0%
Not a US citizen	56	47.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	420	14.4%
French	225	7.7%
Italian	195	6.7%
Arab	177	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	68	2.3%
Dutch	51	1.7%
German	19	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	88.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50421

What city is ZIP code 50421 in?

ZIP code 50421 is primarily assigned to Belmond, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50421 in?

ZIP code 50421 falls within Wright County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50421 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 50421 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50421 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 50421 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50421?

The median home value in ZIP code 50421 is $114,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 50421?

ZIP code 50421 has an estimated population of 2,923 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50421 in?

ZIP code 50421 observes the CST timezone.