ZIP Code 50479: Thornton, IA

Location Overview of ZIP Code 50479

Iowa has 1,104 ZIP codes listed in total.

The nearest listed ZIP code is 50477 in Swaledale, about 4.9 mi to the east.

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Map of ZIP Code 50479

Map centred on 42.9684, -93.4088. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.

Photos of Thornton, Iowa

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ZIP Codes Near 50479

These 10 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 50479, measured in a straight line.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The closest places to ZIP code 50479, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.

• Swaledale – 4.9 mi east
• Meservey – 5.1 mi southwest
• Goodell – 9.0 mi west
• Klemme – 9.6 mi west
• Rockwell – 10 mi east
• Alexander – 11 mi south
• Ventura – 11 mi north
• Sheffield – 12 mi southeast
• Clear Lake – 12 mi north
• Chapin – 13 mi southeast
• Belmond – 13 mi southwest
• Mason City – 14 mi northeast

Schools Near Thornton

If you are moving to ZIP code 50479, check with the education authority that serves Thornton, Cerro Gordo County which schools cover your street address.

Looking at nearby areas such as Swaledale, Meservey and Goodell widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.

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Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Use the map above to explore green space around Thornton, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Iowa area.

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Hospitals and Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Thornton can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.

Residents may also use facilities in nearby Swaledale, Meservey and Goodell.

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Shopping and Dining in Thornton

For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 50479, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.

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Libraries and Historical Places

Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Thornton, Iowa can be found with the searches below.

For local history, try the archives of Cerro Gordo County along with the name Thornton.

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Roads, Rivers and Lakes

From ZIP code 50479, Swaledale lies about 4.9 mi to the east, Meservey lies about 5.1 mi to the southwest, Goodell lies about 9.0 mi to the west, Klemme lies about 9.6 mi to the west and Rockwell lies about 10 mi to the east in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.

Rivers, lakes and coastline near Thornton show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 50479