50459 ZIP Code — Northwood, IA

Worth County, Iowa

ZIP code 50459 is located in Northwood, Iowa, within Worth County. It covers approximately 142.80 square miles and serves a population of 3,046 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50459

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 $145,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,708. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50459 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,046
population
142.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50459 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Northwood Acceptable
Northwood Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50448 Kensett (6.5 mi) 56036 Glenville (8.9 mi) 50456 Manly (9.5 mi) 56089 Twin Lakes (10.4 mi) 50444 Hanlontown (10.9 mi) 50446 Joice (11 mi) 50440 Grafton (11.7 mi) 56029 Emmons (12.1 mi) 50450 Lake Mills (12.4 mi) 56043 Hayward (13.6 mi) 50434 Fertile (14.6 mi) 50464 Plymouth (16 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,046
Population density 21 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 195
Geography
Land area 142.80 sq mi
Water area 0.81 sq mi
Latitude 43.4346
Longitude -93.2642
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 39.8% 42.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 35.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.6% 19.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.0% 3.3% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,046
Population
21
People per sq mi
43.0
Median age
$72,708
Median household income
$35,764
Per capita income
$145,400
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
1,120
Housing units
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
123
Under 5
114
89
5–9
83
55
10–14
51
94
15–19
87
90
20–24
84
184
25–34
171
182
35–44
170
208
45–54
193
132
55–59
123
70
60–64
65
207
65–74
193
83
75–84
78
61
85+
56
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1862920.7%
18 and over2,41779.3%
65 and over67822.3%
Median age43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%
Two or more races 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Black or African American 0.6%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,92594.5%
Two or more races662.1%
Hispanic or Latino491.6%
Asian220.7%
Black or African American200.6%
Other race120.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.8% 42.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 35.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.6% 19.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.0% 3.3% 5.0%
Under $10k 2.5%
$10k–$15k 4.3%
$15k–$25k 7.1%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 15.5%
$50k–$75k 16.3%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 17.8%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k+ 6.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.5%
$10k–$15k4.3%
$15k–$25k7.1%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k15.5%
$50k–$75k16.3%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k17.8%
$150k–$200k9.7%
$200k+6.4%
Median income$72,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%
$50k–$100k 23.1%
$100k–$150k 25.1%
$150k–$200k 20.4%
$200k–$300k 17.5%
$300k–$500k 6.2%
$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$145,400
Median rent / month$675
Owner occupied81.6%
Renter occupied18.4%
Vacant7.9%
Single-family detached89.5%
Large apartment buildings1.6%
Mobile homes0.3%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20195.2%
2000–20093.9%
1990–19995.9%
1980–19896.2%
1970–19799.7%
1960–19697.9%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19496.8%
1939 or earlier46.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.2%
1 bedroom7.3%
2 bedrooms17.3%
3 bedrooms47.5%
4 bedrooms20.9%
5+ bedrooms4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.0%
1 vehicle23.1%
2 vehicles26.9%
3 or more43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas56.3%
Electricity14.2%
Propane / LP gas25.8%
Wood3.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family74259.7%
Cohabiting couple705.6%
Male householder, no spouse19916.0%
Female householder, no spouse23118.6%
Households with children under 1839131.5%
Households with seniors (65+)48439.0%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.4%17.8%
Married59.1%60.7%
Separated1.0%0.0%
Widowed6.6%12.5%
Divorced4.9%8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 37.1%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 14.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.4%
Graduate / professional 8.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.0%
Bachelor's or higher20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool7012.5%
Kindergarten356.3%
Elementary school21338.1%
High school12622.5%
College / grad school11520.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.2%
Education & healthcare 21.4%
Retail trade 7.8%
Construction 7.0%
Other services 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Finance & real estate 6.0%
Agriculture & mining 5.7%
Transportation & utilities 4.2%
Professional & management 3.5%
Information 2.9%
Public administration 2.0%
Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.1%
Service17.1%
Sales & office18.6%
Natural resources & construction8.7%
Production & transportation22.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.2%
Government11.5%
Self-employed11.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.5%
Carpool9.0%
Public transit0.4%
Walk0.9%
Work from home7.8%
Other means2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)20.4

Poverty

All people 5.9%
Under 18 years 7.3%
18 and over 5.6%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 4.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.3%
Retirement income24.5%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP6.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.1%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.4%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking20.5%
No physical activity25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health13.3%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist69.5%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss13.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans28111.6%
Disability%
Any disability14.8%
Under 1810.4%
18–64 years9.3%
65 and over34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.8%
Public insurance36.9%
No insurance8.9%
Uninsured under 1913.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,80992.2%
Spanish160.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages120.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,02299.2%
Born in same state3,01398.9%
Born in different state1,48548.8%
Foreign born90.3%
Naturalized citizen240.8%
Not a US citizen416.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish95431.3%
Italian2016.6%
French1454.8%
AncestryCount%
Dutch712.3%
Arab602%
English260.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.8%
Internet access87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50459

What city is ZIP code 50459 in?

ZIP code 50459 is primarily assigned to Northwood, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50459 in?

ZIP code 50459 falls within Worth County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50459 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 50459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50459 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 50459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 50459 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 50459 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50459?

The median home value in ZIP code 50459 is $145,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 50459 in?

ZIP code 50459 observes the CST timezone.

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