50439 ZIP Code — Goodell, IA

Hancock County, Iowa

ZIP code 50439 is located in Goodell, Iowa, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 33.05 square miles and serves a population of 340 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50439

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 $84,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50439 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

340

population

33.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50439 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50439

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City	Status
Goodell	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	340
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	33.05 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.9518
Longitude	-93.5967
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	43.4%	38.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	42.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

340

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$69,500

Median household income

$29,178

Per capita income

$84,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

128

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	32.9%
18 and over	228	67.1%
65 and over	44	12.9%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	333	96%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2%
Two or more races	7	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	38.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	42.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 0.8%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	0.8%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
Median income	$69,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.3%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.7%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	1.4%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	47.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.1%
2 vehicles	50.8%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.4%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	35.7%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	13	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	23	18.3%
Households with children under 18	48	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	28.6%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	24.6%
Married	78.9%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	0.0%	4.3%
Divorced	5.5%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 23.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	22.9%
Kindergarten	2	1.9%
Elementary school	48	45.7%
High school	21	20.0%
College / grad school	10	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.3%

Manufacturing 23.3%

Construction 18.0%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Other services 4.1%

Retail trade 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	5.2%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	29.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	25.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	325	95.6%
Spanish	2	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	339	99.7%
Born in same state	339	99.7%
Born in different state	307	90.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	6.8%
Polish	23	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	3.2%
French	8	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50439

What city is ZIP code 50439 in?

ZIP code 50439 is primarily assigned to Goodell, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50439 in?

ZIP code 50439 falls within Hancock County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50439 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 50439 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 50439 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50439 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50439?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50439 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 50439 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 50439 in?

ZIP code 50439 observes the CST timezone.