ZIP Code 50479

Located in Thornton, IA (Cerro Gordo County)

ZIP Code 50479 (Thornton, IA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 655 residents (4 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $132,408
  • Average Household Income: $68,750

ZIP code 50479 primarily serves Thornton, IA in Cerro Gordo County. An estimated 655 people live within this area, with about 4 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 50479, the average price is around $132,408. That makes local housing 27% lower than the Iowa average of $181,254, and 57% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 50479 earns about $68,750 a year. This income is 10% lower than the average family in Iowa ($76,559), and 13% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 655
Median Household Income $68,750
Median Home Value $132,408
Median Age 32.3 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$41,972
Labor Force Participation67.6%
Unemployment Rate1.2%
Average Commute Time23.7 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate87.2%
Median Rent$839
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)27.0%
Total Housing Units288

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityThornton
CountyCerro Gordo
County FIPS19033
Metro Area (CBSA)Mason City, IA
Population Density4.3/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)42.9412, -93.4082
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.60
Dual Income Families52.2%

Marital Status

Married63.9%
Never Married27.2%
Divorced4.8%
Widowed4.2%

Gender

Male52.4%
Female47.6%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)2.3%
Poverty Rate8.7%

Key Population Groups

Veterans6.3%
Disabled Population12.1%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Thornton

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
50479 Current 655 $68,750 $132,408

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50471 Rudd, IA 30.9 miles 740
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50483 Wesley, IA 32 miles 672
50271 Williams, IA 32.3 miles 581
50599 Woolstock, IA 32.3 miles 410
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50484 Woden, IA 32.5 miles 411
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50522 Burt, IA 42.7 miles 705
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50673 Stout, IA 45.6 miles 250
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