| ZIP Code | 50479 |
| ZIP Code Name | Thornton |
| Primary County | Cerro Gordo County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 697 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
50479 is a United States ZIP Code located in Thornton Iowa. Portions of 50479 are also in Grimes Township and Pleasant Valley Township (Cerro Gordo County) and Union Township (Cerro Gordo County) and Wisner Township and Richland Township (Franklin County). 50479 is primarily within Cerro Gordo County with some portions in Franklin County. 50479 is within the Rochester-Mason City-Austin Area.
50479 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 50479 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50479 is White. The current unemployment level in 50479 is 3.1%.
| Population | 697 |
| Population Growth Rate | 22.50% |
| Population Density | 12 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 306 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $59,231 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $57,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 3.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.97% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 661 | 94.97% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 4.74% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 57 | 13.16% |
| Bachelor Degree | 65 | 15.01% |
| High School Diploma | 147 | 33.95% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 21 | 4.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 69 | 15.94% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 12.24% |
| Masters Degree | 14 | 3.23% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 42.95617294,-93.41368866 |
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| Regions | Rochester-Mason City-Austin AreaDes Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Mason City, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 59 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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