County

Worth County, IA

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Iowa

👥6,981Population
💰$76,713Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$137,351Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.1%
Asian1.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,685 (35%)
Some College537 (11.2%)
Associates650 (13.5%)
Bachelors875 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree1,053 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College11.2%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,713 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$137,350 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units3,338
Vacant Units270

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%
About Worth County, IA

Worth County is located in Iowa and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,981 residents. With a median age of 44.51, it is a middle-aged county.

Worth County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,712 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.8% is near the national average.

Housing in Worth County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $137,350 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $700. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Worth County are primarily White (93.54%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Worth County, IA is a middle-income area in Iowa. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Worth County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
50440 Grafton 275 $58,750 $99,300 $655 5.1% 47.9%
50444 Hanlontown 366 $82,679 $151,500 $781 5.0% 51.2%
50446 Joice 518 $98,750 $163,300 $725 0.0% 49.6%
50448 Kensett 613 $60,000 $123,800 $618 1.0% 37.3%
50456 Manly 1,758 $78,750 $119,100 $689 5.1% 39.3%
50459 Northwood 3,027 $76,053 $148,000 $690 3.3% 38.6%