50479 ZIP Code – Thornton, Iowa
ZIP code 50479 is a small ZIP code located in Thornton, Iowa, within Cerro Gordo County with a population of approximately 736 residents. The median household income of $63,750 is near the Iowa average and near the national average. The median home value of $109,600 is well below the national average, with 87.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $655 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 96% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 1.8%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 5.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. At 29.6, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50457, 50477, 50449.
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ZIP 50479 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50479 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 736 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $109k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $655 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.6 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50457 – Meservey
- 50477 – Swaledale
- 50449 – Klemme
- 50420 – Alexander
- 50475 – Sheffield
- 50452 – Latimer
- 50469 – Rockwell
- 50439 – Goodell
- 50427 – Chapin
- 50421 – Belmond
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50457 | MESERVEY | 463 | $50,833 |
| 50477 | SWALEDALE | 215 | $53,214 |
| 50449 | KLEMME | 886 | $63,000 |
| 50420 | ALEXANDER | 403 | $72,596 |
| 50475 | SHEFFIELD | 1,563 | $71,458 |