50469 ZIP Code — Rockwell, IA

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

ZIP code 50469 is located in Rockwell, Iowa, within Cerro Gordo County. It covers approximately 86.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,647 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50469

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 $169,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,171. 31% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 50469 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,647

population

86.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50469 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50469

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50469. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockwell	Acceptable
Rockwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50477 Swaledale (7 mi) 50475 Sheffield (9.1 mi) 50401 Mason City (9.5 mi) 50468 Rockford (12.1 mi) 50479 Thornton (12.2 mi) 50428 Clear Lake (13.1 mi) 50458 Nora Springs (13.1 mi) 50605 Aredale (14.4 mi) 50653 Marble Rock (15.6 mi) 50457 Meservey (16.2 mi) 50482 Ventura (16.9 mi) 50464 Plymouth (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,647
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	86.58 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.0094
Longitude	-93.1817
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	35.4%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,647

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$72,171

Median household income

$32,360

Per capita income

$169,500

Median home value

$491

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

622

Housing units

20.0%

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	460	27.9%
18 and over	1,187	72.1%
65 and over	367	22.3%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,611	96.1%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.7%
Two or more races	28	1.7%
Other race	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$72,171

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,500
Median rent / month	$491
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	24.0%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	35.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	29.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.6%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	36.9%
Fuel oil	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	345	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	61	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	119	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	120	18.6%
Households with children under 18	179	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	32.1%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	24.0%
Married	57.3%	52.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	3.9%	9.1%
Divorced	9.0%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	11.0%
Kindergarten	19	4.1%
Elementary school	202	43.6%
High school	100	21.6%
College / grad school	91	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Manufacturing 20.6%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 2.9%

Public administration 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,532	93.0%
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)	1,645	99.9%
Born in same state	1,639	99.5%
Born in different state	1,386	84.2%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	365	22.2%
Italian	153	9.3%
French	129	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	107	6.5%
Arab	101	6.1%
English	11	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50469

What city is ZIP code 50469 in?

ZIP code 50469 is primarily assigned to Rockwell, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50469 in?

ZIP code 50469 falls within Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50469 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50469 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50469 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 50469 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50469?

The median home value in ZIP code 50469 is $169,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50469?

ZIP code 50469 has an estimated population of 1,647 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50469 in?

ZIP code 50469 observes the CST timezone.