50561 ZIP Code, Lytton, IA
50561 is a ZIP code in Lytton, Iowa — mostly in Calhoun County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Sac County. It covers 48 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50551, 50583 and 51433. 585 people live here in 215 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $67,446, below the Iowa median of $75,059; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lytton, IA
- County: Calhoun County
- Land area: 48 sq mi
- Population: 585
- Median household income: $67,446
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 585 |
| Households | 215 |
| Median household income | $67,446 |
| Income per person | $28,280 |
| Median age | 31.9 |
| Homeowners | 81.9% |
| Median home value | $77,800 |
| Median rent | $696 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Broadband internet | 93.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 2.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.2% |
| $35–50K | 19.1% |
| $50–75K | 30.2% |
| $75–100K | 4.7% |
| $100–150K | 24.7% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 1.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 19.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 16.1% |
| 35–44 | 9.4% |
| 45–54 | 14.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65–74 | 6.3% |
| 75+ | 6.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.8% |
| Owned outright | 40.8% |
| Rented | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 18.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.1% |
| Townhome | 8.3% |
| 2–4 units | 7.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50561
13 business establishments with 111 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50551 — Jolley city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 50583 — Sac City city, IA (7 mi)
- 51433 — Auburn city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 51450 — Lake View city, IA (11.1 mi)
- 50579 — Rockwell City city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 51449 — Lake City city, IA (12 mi)
- 50575 — Pomeroy city, IA (12.4 mi)
- 50540 — Fonda city, IA (12.5 mi)
Areas that include 50561
- Lytton, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Calhoun County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Sac County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50561, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50561 in?
- 50561 is a Lytton, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50561 in?
- 50561 is mostly in Calhoun County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Sac County.
- What is the population of 50561?
- About 585 people (±162), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 523.
- What is the median household income in 50561?
- $67,446 (±$8,208), 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 50561?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50561 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50561?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50551 (6.6 mi, Jolley), 50583 (7 mi, Sac City), 51433 (10.5 mi, Auburn), 51450 (11.1 mi, Lake View), 50579 (11.2 mi, Rockwell City) and 51449 (12 mi, Lake City).
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