Northwood is a city located in Worth County, in the state of Iowa (IA), United States. Nestled in the West North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 3.8 square miles (10.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 1232 ft. With a population of approximately 2,050 residents, Northwood offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.22% males and 52.78% females, and it has a population density of 542.33 people per square mile (209.39/km²). Northwood lies at a latitude of 43.45 and a longitude of -93.22, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (4.4%), German (35.8%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 50459.