Northwood
City in Worth County, Iowa
Northwood is a city in Worth County, Iowa, with 2,072 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,230 ft (375 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kensett, 6.3 miles S.
- 2,072residents (2020 Census)
- 1,230 ftelevation · 375 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.3 km²
- 520 / sq mipopulation density
- 50459ZIP code
About Northwood
Northwood is a city in and the county seat of Worth County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 2,072 at the time of the 2020 census.
Northwood is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Northwood
- Median household income
- $63,450
- Median home value
- $130,300
- Median rent
- $706/mo
- Median age
- 47.9
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Northwood had 2,072 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,072 |
|---|---|
| Density | 520 per sq mi (201 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northwood at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worth County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,072 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.99 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4441° N, 93.2160° W |
| ZIP code | 50459 |
| Official website | northwoodia.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1957630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northwood
- Kensett6.3 mi S
- Bolan7.0 mi SE
- Myrtle, MN8.6 mi N
- Glenville, MN9.6 mi N
- Carpenter10.2 mi E
- Grafton10.8 mi SE
- Manly10.8 mi S
- Otranto11.6 mi E
- Twin Lakes, MN13.2 mi NW
- Joice13.3 mi SW
- Mona13.5 mi E
- Hanlontown13.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Northwood
What county is Northwood in?
Northwood is in Worth County, Iowa.
What is the population of Northwood, IA?
2,072 people lived in Northwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northwood, IA?
The ZIP code of Northwood is 50459.
What is the elevation of Northwood?
1,230 feet (375 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northwood?
Kensett (6.3 mi), Bolan (7.0 mi), Myrtle (8.6 mi), Glenville (9.6 mi), Carpenter (10.2 mi).
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