50599 ZIP Code — Woolstock, IA

Wright County, Iowa

ZIP code 50599 is located in Woolstock, Iowa, within Wright County. It covers approximately 48.68 square miles and serves a population of 470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50599

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 $140,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,361. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50599 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

470

population

48.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50599 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50599

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50599. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woolstock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50533 Eagle Grove (6.3 mi) 50595 Webster City (9.6 mi) 50034 Blairsburg (10 mi) 50594 Vincent (10.6 mi) 50525 Clarion (10.6 mi) 50526 Clarion (11.5 mi) 50532 Duncombe (12.7 mi) 50591 Thor (13.1 mi) 50132 Kamrar (15.1 mi) 50542 Goldfield (15.7 mi) 50271 Williams (15.7 mi) 50516 Badger (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	470
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	48.68 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.5798
Longitude	-93.8238
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	32.2%	48.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

470

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$62,361

Median household income

$35,795

Per capita income

$140,400

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

203

Housing units

12.9%

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	112	23.8%
18 and over	358	76.2%
65 and over	89	18.9%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	451	94.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	2.7%
Two or more races	6	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	48.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
Median income	$62,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,400
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	88.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	1.3%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	40.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	59.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	15.5%
Propane / LP gas	82.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	55	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	35	16.4%
Households with children under 18	47	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	33.8%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	5.1%
Married	60.6%	66.2%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	9.6%
Divorced	8.4%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 20.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.5%
Kindergarten	6	5.5%
Elementary school	79	71.8%
High school	13	11.8%
College / grad school	7	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.4%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Other services 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Public administration 8.2%

Construction 6.2%

Education & healthcare 5.1%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.6%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	25.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.2%
Public insurance	21.3%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	452	96.2%
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)	468	99.6%
Born in same state	468	99.6%
Born in different state	442	94.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	97	20.6%
Italian	34	7.2%
French	15	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	2.3%
Dutch	3	0.6%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50599

What city is ZIP code 50599 in?

ZIP code 50599 is primarily assigned to Woolstock, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50599 in?

ZIP code 50599 falls within Wright County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50599 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50599 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50599?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50599 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 50599 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50599?

The median home value in ZIP code 50599 is $140,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 50599 in?

ZIP code 50599 observes the CST timezone.