Woodward, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50276
Dallas County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,517
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $91,827
- Median income Above-median income area
- $289,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodward pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50276 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50276 (Woodward, IA) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.6 in 2023 to 252.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50276 covers 208.0 square miles in Woodward, Dallas County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,517 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50276 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,827 (20% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,121. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 0.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $289,000 (65% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 88.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 50276 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50276
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodward, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50276.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50276, Woodward, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,517
Population
208.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50276?
39.1
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$91,827
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$33,121
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50276 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Woodward, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$91,827 Top 18% higher than 82% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
978housing units
978
Total Housing Units
932
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,000
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50276 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -5.8% | 175 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 192 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 223 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 241 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 253 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 50276, employing approximately 374 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,829,000.
48
Businesses
374
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 41.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50276 vs 50039 →
ZIP 50276 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50156
Madrid (50156)
4,412 residents
- 50109
Granger (50109)
2,762 residents
- 50276
Woodward (50276)
2,517 residents
- 50167 748
Minburn (50167)
748 residents
- 50039 329
Bouton (50039)
329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50276 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50276 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50109
Granger (50109)
$118,669 median income
- 50156
Madrid (50156)
$98,054 median income
- 50276
Woodward (50276)
$91,827 median income
- 50039
Bouton (50039)
$86,250 median income
- 50167
Minburn (50167)
$70,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50276 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50276, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,517 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50276 in?
ZIP code 50276 (Woodward) is located in Dallas County, Iowa. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50276?
ZIP code 50276 in Woodward, IA has a population of 2,517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50276?
The median household income in ZIP 50276 is $91,827, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50276?
The median home value in ZIP 50276 is $289,000, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50276?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50276 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50276?
ZIP code 50276 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50276?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50276 are: Construction (20), Wholesale trade (4), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50276?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50276 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50276?
In ZIP code 50276, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50276?
In ZIP code 50276, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50276?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50276 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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