Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 65 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,816 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 1,090 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 1,242 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 977 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,981 (24.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,435 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $112,449 ▼ 60% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $826/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,236 |
| Vacant Units | 866 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Wright County is located in Iowa and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,793 residents. With a median age of 41.66, it is a middle-aged county.
Wright County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,434 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Wright County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $112,449 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $826. Homeownership rates are high at 74.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Wright County are primarily White (77%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Wright County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 9 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50421 | Belmond | 3,142 | $66,184 | $121,400 | $805 | 3.0% | 42.4% |
| 50525 | Clarion | 3,196 | $59,875 | $117,300 | $763 | 1.5% | 35.5% |
| 50071 | Dows | 793 | $75,156 | $71,800 | $678 | 1.2% | 31.7% |
| 50533 | Eagle Grove | 3,994 | $61,635 | $103,600 | $991 | 1.0% | 31.7% |
| 50101 | Galt | 67 | $168,333 | $41,700 | — | 0.0% | 61.4% |
| 50542 | Goldfield | 873 | $67,708 | $118,200 | $535 | 0.0% | 34.1% |
| 50470 | Rowan | 305 | $70,341 | $67,800 | — | 3.8% | 27.7% |
| 50599 | Woolstock | 423 | $95,000 | $200,600 | $780 | 11.2% | 47.9% |