50484 ZIP Code — Woden, IA

Hancock County, Iowa

ZIP code 50484 is located in Woden, Iowa, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 43.28 square miles and serves a population of 313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50484

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 $99,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250. 44% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 50484 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

313
population
43.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50484 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50484

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City Status
Woden Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50480 Titonka (8.1 mi) 50483 Wesley (9.3 mi) 50423 Britt (9.7 mi) 50424 Buffalo Center (10.9 mi) 50436 Forest City (11.6 mi) 50522 Burt (13.7 mi) 50478 Thompson (14 mi) 50451 Lakota (14.6 mi) 50453 Leland (16.1 mi) 50430 Corwith (16.6 mi) 50438 Garner (16.7 mi) 50517 Bancroft (17.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 313
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 081
Geography
Land area 43.28 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 43.2339
Longitude -93.9112
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 37.5% 38.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 46.1% 42.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 16.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 2.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

313
Population
7
People per sq mi
47.8
Median age
$66,250
Median household income
$34,936
Per capita income
$99,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.0%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
166
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
6
11
5–9
13
12
10–14
13
5
15–19
5
6
20–24
8
13
25–34
16
15
35–44
18
18
45–54
21
5
55–59
6
26
60–64
31
12
65–74
13
14
75–84
16
2
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186420.4%
18 and over24979.6%
65 and over6019.2%
Median age47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%
Two or more races 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
GroupCount%
White28890.9%
Two or more races257.9%
Hispanic or Latino41.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.5% 38.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 46.1% 42.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 16.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 2.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 9.0%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 16.5%
$50k–$75k 13.5%
$75k–$100k 23.3%
$100k–$150k 11.3%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k9.0%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k16.5%
$50k–$75k13.5%
$75k–$100k23.3%
$100k–$150k11.3%
$150k–$200k6.0%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%
$50k–$100k 34.7%
$100k–$150k 20.7%
$150k–$200k 24.8%
$300k–$500k 3.3%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$99,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.0%
Renter occupied9.0%
Vacant25.3%
Single-family detached97.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.1%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.31

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20091.7%
1990–19992.8%
1980–19892.8%
1970–19799.6%
1960–196917.4%
1950–19596.2%
1940–19498.4%
1939 or earlier51.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.4%
2 bedrooms20.2%
3 bedrooms48.3%
4 bedrooms18.0%
5+ bedrooms5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle15.0%
2 vehicles60.2%
3 or more24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.3%
Electricity21.8%
Propane / LP gas66.2%
Fuel oil3.8%
Solar3.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8060.2%
Cohabiting couple1914.3%
Male householder, no spouse1712.8%
Female householder, no spouse1712.8%
Households with children under 182317.3%
Households with seniors (65+)4030.1%
Average household size2.35

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.8%25.6%
Married66.7%60.2%
Separated0.0%1.5%
Widowed3.3%5.3%
Divorced9.2%7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.2%
HS graduate 52.0%
Some college, no degree 14.8%
Associate's degree 7.0%
Bachelor's degree 15.3%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.8%
Bachelor's or higher21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool22.9%
Kindergarten710.0%
Elementary school4260.0%
High school45.7%
College / grad school1521.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.1%
Agriculture & mining 15.7%
Education & healthcare 15.7%
Transportation & utilities 14.4%
Finance & real estate 9.8%
Retail trade 7.2%
Wholesale trade 4.6%
Other services 2.6%
Professional & management 1.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.6%
Service11.1%
Sales & office24.8%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation27.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.9%
Government9.2%
Self-employed17.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.7%
Carpool4.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home13.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.8

Poverty

All people 10.9%
Under 18 years 15.6%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 7.5%
Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.6%
Retirement income35.3%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP10.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol35.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking21.2%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health13.8%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist65.5%
Cholesterol screening88.2%
Teeth loss13.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3012.0%
Disability%
Any disability13.4%
Under 184.7%
18–64 years12.7%
65 and over25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.0%
Public insurance35.5%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 1910.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only30296.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)31199.4%
Born in same state30898.4%
Born in different state23374.4%
Foreign born31.0%
Naturalized citizen20.6%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish3812.1%
English258%
Italian227%
Arab103.2%
AncestryCount%
French51.6%
Dutch41.3%
Irish31%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.5%
Internet access97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50484

What city is ZIP code 50484 in?

ZIP code 50484 is primarily assigned to Woden, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50484 in?

ZIP code 50484 falls within Hancock County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50484 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 50484 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50484 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 50484 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 50484 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 50484 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50484?

The median home value in ZIP code 50484 is $99,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 50484 in?

ZIP code 50484 observes the CST timezone.

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