50539 ZIP Code, Fenton, IA
50539 is a ZIP code in Fenton, Iowa — mostly in Kossuth County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Palo Alto County. It covers 56 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50559, 50578 and 50528. 444 people live here in 206 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $65,417, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fenton, IA
- County: Kossuth County
- Land area: 56 sq mi
- Population: 444
- Median household income: $65,417
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 444 |
| Households | 206 |
| Median household income | $65,417 |
| Income per person | $36,544 |
| Median age | 44.5 |
| Homeowners | 93.7% |
| Median home value | $70,800 |
| Median rent | $760 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Broadband internet | 92.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 11.7% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 12.6% |
| $50–75K | 35.0% |
| $75–100K | 11.7% |
| $100–150K | 15.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 1.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.9% |
| 10–19 | 7.2% |
| 20–24 | 11.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.8% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 4.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65–74 | 15.8% |
| 75+ | 13.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.3% |
| Owned outright | 54.6% |
| Rented | 5.4% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.2% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50539
13 business establishments with 79 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50559 — Lone Rock city, IA (5.1 mi)
- 50578 — Ringsted city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 50528 — Cylinder city, IA (9.1 mi)
- 50517 — Bancroft city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 50598 — Whittemore city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50522 — Burt city, IA (12.2 mi)
- 50514 — Armstrong city, IA (12.7 mi)
- 50590 — Swea City city, IA (13.2 mi)
Areas that include 50539
- Fenton, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kossuth County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Palo Alto County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50539, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50539 in?
- 50539 is a Fenton, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50539 in?
- 50539 is mostly in Kossuth County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Palo Alto County.
- What is the population of 50539?
- About 444 people (±101), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 501.
- What is the median household income in 50539?
- $65,417 (±$7,858), 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 50539?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50539 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50539?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50559 (5.1 mi, Lone Rock), 50578 (8.2 mi, Ringsted), 50528 (9.1 mi, Cylinder), 50517 (10.5 mi, Bancroft), 50598 (10.7 mi, Whittemore) and 50522 (12.2 mi, Burt).
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