Wright County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 9 ZIP codes · 8 cities
9
ZIP codes
12,785
population (2021)
-3.4%
pop change since 2010
19197
FIPS code
Wright County ZIP code map
About Wright County
Wright County is located in Iowa and contains 9 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,785 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.4% from 13,229 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wright County is 19197.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,785 |
| 2010 population | 13,229 |
| Change | -3.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19197 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wright County
ZIP codes for Wright County, IA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50071 | Dows | Wright | View map |
| 50101 | Galt | Wright | View map |
| 50421 | Belmond | Wright | View map |
| 50470 | Rowan | Wright | View map |
| 50525 | Clarion | Wright | View map |
| 50526 | Clarion | Wright | View map |
| 50533 | Eagle Grove | Wright | View map |
| 50542 | Goldfield | Wright | View map |
| 50599 | Woolstock | Wright | View map |
Demographics & statistics
12,857
Population
43.1
Median age
$58,313
Median household income
$34,228
Per capita income
$94,513
Median home value
$655
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
4,818
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
388
Under 5
353
399
5–9
364
488
10–14
444
446
15–19
407
357
20–24
326
718
25–34
654
762
35–44
694
668
45–54
609
411
55–59
374
551
60–64
502
816
65–74
744
441
75–84
401
283
85+
257
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,066 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 9,791 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,942 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
5.6%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,471 | 82.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,040 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 781 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 536 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
12.7%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $58,313 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.8%
$50k–$100k
31.3%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k–$300k
9.9%
$300k–$500k
5.4%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,513 |
| Median rent / month | $655 |
| Owner occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter occupied | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 89.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 34.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.8% |
| Electricity | 17.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 41.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,731 | 55.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 356 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 886 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,424 | 22.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,566 | 28.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,932 | 34.8% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.0% | 20.6% |
| Married | 61.0% | 58.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 178 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 118 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,390 | 53.1% |
| High school | 760 | 28.0% |
| College / grad school | 319 | 8.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
19.2%
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Agriculture & mining
14.7%
Retail trade
9.8%
Construction
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Professional & management
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Other services
5.0%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Public administration
3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.7% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 13.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 13.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.5% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
22.5%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
41.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 775 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,116 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 698 | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 686 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,267 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 12,189 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 10,592 | 81.7% |
| Foreign born | 78 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 590 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 157 | 26.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,566 | 12.2% |
| French | 989 | 7.7% |
| Italian | 901 | 7% |
| Arab | 476 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 305 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 174 | 1.4% |
| German | 29 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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