50276 ZIP Code — Woodward, IA

Dallas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50276 is located in Woodward, Iowa, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 82.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50276

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 $240,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,178. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50276 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,248

population

82.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50276 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodward	Acceptable
Woodward	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50039 Bouton (3.8 mi) 50156 Madrid (7.8 mi) 50109 Granger (8.7 mi) 50220 Perry (9 mi) 50167 Minburn (10.6 mi) 50063 Dallas Center (11 mi) 50226 Polk City (12.5 mi) 50111 Grimes (13.7 mi) 50212 Ogden (14.2 mi) 50066 Dawson (14.4 mi) 50244 Slater (14.6 mi) 50235 Rippey (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,248
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	82.44 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	41.8556
Longitude	-93.9431
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	9.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,248

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$89,178

Median household income

$35,101

Per capita income

$240,500

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

797

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

5–9

10–14

126

15–19

20–24

25–34

190

35–44

146

153

45–54

118

101

55–59

120

60–64

149

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	618	27.5%
18 and over	1,630	72.5%
65 and over	391	17.4%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Two or more races 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,991	85.8%
Two or more races	227	9.8%
Hispanic or Latino	72	3.1%
Black or African American	22	0.9%
Asian	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	9.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$89,178

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 29.9%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,500
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	36.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	14.3%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.8%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	52.3%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	175	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	140	17.1%
Households with children under 18	234	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	308	37.5%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	20.1%
Married	49.5%	59.4%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	8.4%
Divorced	15.9%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	8.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	163	34.3%
High school	235	49.5%
College / grad school	38	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 12.3%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Professional & management 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Construction 6.9%

Other services 5.6%

Public administration 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Information 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	3.8%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 20.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	9.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,036	90.6%
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)	2,232	99.3%
Born in same state	2,232	99.3%
Born in different state	1,902	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.7%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	207	9.2%
Italian	197	8.8%
English	91	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	79	3.5%
Arab	63	2.8%
Dutch	16	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50276

What city is ZIP code 50276 in?

ZIP code 50276 is primarily assigned to Woodward, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50276 in?

ZIP code 50276 falls within Dallas County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50276 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 50276 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50276 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 50276 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 50276?

ZIP code 50276 has an estimated population of 2,248 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50276?

The median household income in ZIP code 50276 is $89,178, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50276 in?

ZIP code 50276 observes the CST timezone.