50459 ZIP Code – Northwood, Iowa
50459 is a ZIP code serving Northwood, Iowa in Worth County with a population of approximately 3,046 residents. The median household income of $72,708 is near the Iowa average and near the national average. At $145,400, median home values run well below the national average, with 86.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $675 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 90% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (stable).
At 3.3%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 7.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 50448, 56036, 50456.
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ZIP 50459 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50459 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $72k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $145k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $675 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.3% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50448 – Kensett
- 56036 – Glenville
- 50456 – Manly
- 50426 – Carpenter
- 50440 – Grafton
- 56089 – Twin Lakes
- 50446 – Joice
- 50444 – Hanlontown
- 50450 – Lake Mills
- 56043 – Hayward
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50448 | KENSETT | 630 | $65,000 |
| 56036 | GLENVILLE | 1,704 | $68,359 |
| 50456 | MANLY | 1,783 | $72,600 |
| 50426 | CARPENTER | 79 | $54,844 |
| 50440 | GRAFTON | 340 | $81,250 |