Northwood, Iowa

Northwood: city in Iowa

About

Northwood is a city located in the county of Worth in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,989 and a population density of 204 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,958 inhabitants.

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Location of Northwood on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Northwood

Population 1,958 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Worth County
Postal code 50459
Phone Area Codes 641
Area 9.75 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.4441,-93.2210
Altitude 1,230 feet / 375 meters
Capital city Northwood is capital of Worth County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 00:01:02 (19th April 2026)
Density 201 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.58% (2010-2020)
Weather 50℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Worth County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Northwood Highlighted locator map image
Worth County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Northwood Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Northwood is located at 43°26'39"N 93°13'16"W (43.4441200, -93.2210400).

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Weather

50°F
Sunny
10 to 14 mph NW Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 50.

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Official website of Northwood

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Northwood decreased by 1.58% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,989 - census
2011 1,986 -0.15% estimation process
2012 1,972 -0.71% estimation process
2013 1,970 -0.1% estimation process
2014 1,998 1.4% estimation process
2015 1,987 -0.55% estimation process
2016 1,972 -0.76% estimation process
2017 1,976 0.2% estimation process
2018 1,962 -0.71% estimation process
2019 1,955 -0.36% estimation process
2020 1,958 0.15% estimation process
Northwood zip code is 50459. County name: Worth, County fips: 19195
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Northwood, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153773 La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology Mason City (IA) 50401-3308
173063 Riverland Community College Austin (MN) 55912-1473
153409 Purdue University Global-Mason City Mason City (IA) 50401

Closest post offices linked to Northwood.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Northwood Post Office Northwood (IA) 50459

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Northwood, Ohio city in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 5,457 people.
  • Northwood, Ohio human settlement in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 5,350 people.
  • Northwood, New Hampshire place in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 4,323 people.
  • Northwood, North Dakota human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 139 people.

Other cities in Worth County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worth County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Manly 1,271 American city in Iowa
Fertile 356 City in Worth County, Iowa, United States
Kensett 249 Township in Worth County, Iowa
Grafton 243 Town in Iowa, United States
Hanlontown 220 Human settlement in Worth County, Iowa, United States of America
Joice 209 City in Iowa, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Northwood distances to largest Iowa cities