50511 ZIP Code, Algona, IA
50511 is a ZIP code in Algona, Iowa in Kossuth County. It covers 130 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50522, 50560 and 50598. 7,240 people live here in 3,310 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $66,642, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Algona, IA
- County: Kossuth County
- Land area: 130 sq mi
- Population: 7,240
- Median household income: $66,642
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,240 |
| Households | 3,310 |
| Median household income | $66,642 |
| Income per person | $38,596 |
| Median age | 43.5 |
| Homeowners | 75.1% |
| Median home value | $180,800 |
| Median rent | $890 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 12.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% |
| Broadband internet | 87.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 5.5% |
| $35–50K | 17.8% |
| $50–75K | 20.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.0% |
| $200K+ | 5.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.2% |
| 75+ | 12.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.2% |
| Owned outright | 30.1% |
| Rented | 23.6% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.6% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 5.6% |
| 5–19 units | 8.9% |
| 20+ units | 4.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50511
314 business establishments with 3,955 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 48
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 39
- Construction: 32
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 27
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 26
- Finance and Insurance: 23
- Accommodation and Food Services: 22
- Manufacturing: 21
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50522 — Burt city, IA (7.8 mi)
- 50560 — Lu Verne city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50598 — Whittemore city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50559 — Lone Rock city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50483 — Wesley city, IA (11.5 mi)
- 50519 — St. Joseph CDP, IA (12.1 mi)
- 50597 — West Bend city, IA (13.6 mi)
- 50570 — Ottosen city, IA (14.5 mi)
Areas that include 50511
- Algona, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Benedict, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sexton, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kossuth County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50511, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50511 in?
- 50511 is a Algona, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Algona and 2% lies inside Sexton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50511 in?
- 50511 is in Kossuth County.
- What is the population of 50511?
- About 7,240 people (±293), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,061.
- What is the median household income in 50511?
- $66,642 (±$11,057), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50511?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50511 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50511?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50522 (7.8 mi, Burt), 50560 (10.1 mi, Lu Verne), 50598 (10.1 mi, Whittemore), 50559 (10.7 mi, Lone Rock), 50483 (11.5 mi, Wesley) and 50519 (12.1 mi, St. Joseph).
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