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Wright County, IA
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Wright County, Iowa.
Population
12,791
Land area
580sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Wright County
Wright County at a glance
- Wright County is 62% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,190 a year, 10% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,600 (43% below Iowa) and median rent is $790 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Eagle Grove (3,593), Clarion (2,770) and Belmond (2,694).
Local data for Wright County, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wright County, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,190
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$119,600
Prices +16.5% in a year
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,752), Mexican Americans (1,751), Norwegian Americans (1,338).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,116
6,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,026
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.9M
FY 2026, $7,179 per person
PPP loans
$34M
839 loans, 3,426 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wright County, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wright County, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
530
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wright County, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wright County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wright County, IA?
- Eagle Grove is the largest city or town in Wright County, with about 3,593 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wright County?
- Wright County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 50101, 50421, 50470, 50525, 50533.
- What is the population of Wright County, IA?
- About 12,791 people live in Wright County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wright County?
- Wright County borders Cerro Gordo County, Webster County, Hardin County, Hamilton County, Kossuth County, Hancock County, Franklin County, Humboldt County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023