ZIP code 50479
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 50479 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Thornton, IA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 50479 ZIP code area.
50479 is the zip code for
Thornton, IA
- Total population
- 684▼
- Housing units
- 325▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 58.02
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 11.79▼
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.00
Demographic data for zip code 50479
- Male
- 355▼
- Female
- 329▼
- Median age
- Male
- 44.60
- Female
- 45.50
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 295▼
- Family households
- 203▼
- Nonfamily households
- 92●
- Average household size
- 2.32▼
- Average family size
- 2.79▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 325▲
- Occupied housing units
- 295▼
- Owner-occupied
- 229▼
- Renter-occupied
- 66▼
- Vacant housing units
- 30▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 29●
- 5 to 9 years
- 32▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 50▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 54▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 37▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 60▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 80▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 104▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 51▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 57▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 57▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 56▼
- 85 years and over
- 17▼
- Median age
- 45.00▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 670
- Hispanic or Latino
- 3
- Black or African American
- 6
- Asian
- 0
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 0
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 0
- Two or More Races
- 5
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 50479
- Population
(16 years and over) - 585
- Civilian labor force
- 376
- Employed
- 369
- Unemployed
- 7
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 209
- Percent Unemployed
- 1.9%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 365
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 265
- Carpooled
- 56
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 21
- Other means
- 8
- Worked at home
- 15
- Mean travel time
- 27.1 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 369
- Management / business / science / arts
- 147
- Service
- 33
- Sales / office
- 84
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 32
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 73
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 369
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 59
- Construction
- 21
- Manufacturing
- 62
- Wholesale trade
- 8
- Retail trade
- 37
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 23
- Information
- 17
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 27
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 6
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 43
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 41
- Public administration
- 5
- Other services
- 20
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 369
- Private wage & salary workers
- 297
- Government workers
- 45
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 27
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 317
- Less than $10,000
- 1
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 12
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 39
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 38
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 51
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 106
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 33
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 31
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 0
- $200,000 or more
- 6
- Median household income
- $51,823
- Mean household income
- $61,258
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 5.6%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 50479
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meservey-thornton Middle School 100 5th St North | (641) 998-2315 | 136 | 23 | 12.3 |
Public libraries around Thornton, IA
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Swaledale Public Library | 504 Main St Swaledale, IA 50477 |
| Thornton Public Library | 412 Main Thornton, IA 50479 |
| Sheffield Public Library WWW.SHEFFIELD.LIB.IA.US | 123 S 3rd St Sheffield, IA 50475 |
| Thompson Public Library | 142 Jackson St N Thompson, IA 50478 |
| Rudd Public Library WWW.RUDD.LIB.IA.US | 308 Chickasaw St Rudd, IA 50471 |
| Rowan Public Library | 101 Main St Rowan, IA 50470 |
| Nissen Public Library WWW.SAINTANSGAR.LIB.IA.US | 217 W 5th St St. Ansgar, IA 50472 |
| Stacyville Public Library WWW.STACYVILLE.LIB.IA.US | 106 N Broad St Stacyville, IA 50476 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 50479
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmond Medical Center | 403 First Street Se Belmond, IA 50421 | (641) 444-3223 | 22 |
| Franklin General Hospital www.franklingeneral.com | 1720 Central Avenue East Hampton, IA 50441 | (641) 456-5000 | 77 |
| Hancock County Mem Hospital | 532 First Street Nw Britt, IA 50423 | (641) 843-3801 | 25 |
| Mercy Medical Center www.mercynorthiowa.com | 1000 Fourth Street Sw Mason City, IA 50401 | (641) 422-7000 | 247 |
| Mitchell Cnty Reg Hlth Ctr | 616 North Eighth Street Osage, IA 50461 | (641) 732-6005 | 28 |
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