City

Woodward, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Iowa

👥2,380Population
💰$92,682Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$243,400Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.3% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 11.1%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.2%
Other11.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate608 (40.7%)
Some College170 (11.4%)
Associates282 (18.9%)
Bachelors175 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree251 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,682 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$243,400 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$484/mo
Total Housing Units899
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Woodward, IA

Woodward is a city in Iowa, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,380 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Woodward is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,682 is above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Woodward is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $484 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Woodward is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.8%).

Woodward, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Woodward
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50276 2,380 $92,682 $243,400 $484 1.2% 28.5% 91.0%