50446 ZIP Code — Joice, IA

Worth County, Iowa

ZIP code 50446 is located in Joice, Iowa, within Worth County. It covers approximately 39.25 square miles and serves a population of 522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50446

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 $146,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,125. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50446 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

522

population

39.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50446 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50446

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50446. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Joice	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50444 Hanlontown (4.4 mi) 50434 Fertile (4.8 mi) 50450 Lake Mills (5.2 mi) 50453 Leland (10.3 mi) 50459 Northwood (11 mi) 50456 Manly (11.1 mi) 50448 Kensett (12.7 mi) 56029 Emmons (12.7 mi) 50436 Forest City (13.3 mi) 56089 Twin Lakes (13.9 mi) 50473 Scarville (13.9 mi) 50482 Ventura (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	522
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	39.25 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	43.3432
Longitude	-93.4437
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	45.5%	42.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	19.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

522

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$78,125

Median household income

$37,343

Per capita income

$146,900

Median home value

$703

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

184

Housing units

29.6%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	24.9%
18 and over	392	75.1%
65 and over	118	22.6%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	511	96.2%
Two or more races	10	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.7%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	42.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	19.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$78,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,900
Median rent / month	$703
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	43.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	48.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.6%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	34.8%
Wood	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	13	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	30	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	44	19.4%
Households with children under 18	72	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	35.2%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	13.3%
Married	66.8%	65.5%
Separated	2.5%	3.0%
Widowed	2.0%	8.4%
Divorced	10.9%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 24.3%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	93	75.6%
High school	13	10.6%
College / grad school	10	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.4%

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Construction 11.5%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Retail trade 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 3.1%

Other services 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	19.2%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	504	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	521	99.8%
Born in same state	521	99.8%
Born in different state	335	64.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	182	34.9%
French	72	13.8%
Italian	50	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	3.1%
English	7	1.3%
Dutch	7	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	99.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50446

What city is ZIP code 50446 in?

ZIP code 50446 is primarily assigned to Joice, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50446 in?

ZIP code 50446 falls within Worth County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50446 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 50446 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50446?

The median home value in ZIP code 50446 is $146,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50446?

ZIP code 50446 has an estimated population of 522 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50446?

The median household income in ZIP code 50446 is $78,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50446 in?

ZIP code 50446 observes the CST timezone.