ZIP code 50479
Where is ZIP code 50479?
Thornton, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50479 belongs to Thornton, Iowa in Cerro Gordo County. 50479 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 641. About 655 people live in the 50479 area, where the median household income is $68,750. The closest ZIP codes are 50477 (Swaledale, 4.9 mi east), 50457 (Meservey, 5.1 mi southwest) and 50439 (Goodell, 9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 50479 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thornton |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Cerro Gordo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 42.9684, -93.4088 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 504 |
Population and income in 50479
| Population | 655 · lower than 62% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 81% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.3 years · lower than 93% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $68,750 · lower than 63% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,464 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $121,100 · lower than 73% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $839 a month |
| Housing units | 319 |
| Households | 288 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 58.21 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50479. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50479
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50477 | Swaledale, IA | 4.9 mi E | Standard |
| 50457 | Meservey, IA | 5.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 50439 | Goodell, IA | 9 mi W | Standard |
| 50449 | Klemme, IA | 9.6 mi W | Standard |
| 50469 | Rockwell, IA | 10 mi E | Standard |
| 50420 | Alexander, IA | 11 mi S | Standard |
| 50482 | Ventura, IA | 11.3 mi N | Standard |
| 50475 | Sheffield, IA | 11.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 50428 | Clear Lake, IA | 12 mi N | Standard |
| 50427 | Chapin, IA | 13.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 50421 | Belmond, IA | 13.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 50438 | Garner, IA | 13.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50479 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50479
123 MAIN ST
THORNTON IA 50479
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50479-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50479?
- 50479 is a Thornton, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50479 in?
- ZIP code 50479 is in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50479 in?
- 50479 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50479?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50479 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50479?
- About 655 people live in ZIP code 50479, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50479?
- The median household income in 50479 is $68,750 a year, lower than 63% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50479?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50479 are 50477 (Swaledale, 4.9 miles), 50457 (Meservey, 5.1 miles), 50439 (Goodell, 9 miles) and 50449 (Klemme, 9.6 miles).