50470 ZIP Code — Rowan, IA

Wright County, Iowa

ZIP code 50470 is located in Rowan, Iowa, within Wright County. It covers approximately 23.17 square miles and serves a population of 223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50470

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 $67,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,500. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 25 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 50470 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

223

population

23.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rowan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50421 Belmond (6.5 mi) 50420 Alexander (6.6 mi) 50071 Dows (8.2 mi) 50526 Clarion (8.8 mi) 50452 Latimer (9.7 mi) 50525 Clarion (10 mi) 50457 Meservey (12 mi) 50449 Klemme (16.2 mi) 50447 Kanawha (16.5 mi) 50479 Thornton (16.8 mi) 50034 Blairsburg (17.4 mi) 50441 Hampton (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	223
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	23.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.7532
Longitude	-93.5620
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	47.7%	48.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

223

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$67,500

Median household income

$29,616

Per capita income

$67,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

112

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	52	23.3%
18 and over	171	76.7%
65 and over	60	26.9%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Asian 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Two or more races 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	210	91.7%
Asian	7	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.6%
Two or more races	6	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	48.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 27.7%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	27.7%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
Median income	$67,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.9%

$50k–$100k 42.4%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 3.5%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	96.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	4.1%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	47.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	63.8%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.0%
Electricity	14.9%
Propane / LP gas	63.8%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	15	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	19	20.2%
Households with children under 18	22	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	50.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	11.7%
Married	55.9%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	5.2%
Widowed	0.0%	11.7%
Divorced	8.8%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	13.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	63.6%
High school	10	22.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.9%

Agriculture & mining 22.0%

Other services 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Education & healthcare 7.3%

Construction 6.1%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Retail trade 6.1%

Information 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	7.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.1%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 84.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	13.5%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	213	95.5%
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)	216	96.9%
Born in same state	216	96.9%
Born in different state	204	91.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	3.1%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	4.9%
Arab	8	3.6%
English	7	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	2.2%
French	5	2.2%
Dutch	5	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50470

What city is ZIP code 50470 in?

ZIP code 50470 is primarily assigned to Rowan, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50470 in?

ZIP code 50470 falls within Wright County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50470 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 50470 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50470 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 50470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50470 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 50470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50470?

20% of residents in ZIP code 50470 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 50470 in?

ZIP code 50470 observes the CST timezone.