56027 ZIP Code, Elmore, IA
56027 is a ZIP code in Elmore, Iowa — mostly in Faribault County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Kossuth and Martin counties. It covers 63 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50556, 56013 and 56033. 692 people live here in 349 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $49,954, well below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elmore, IA
- County: Kossuth County
- Land area: 63 sq mi
- Population: 692
- Median household income: $49,954
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 692 |
| Households | 349 |
| Median household income | $49,954 |
| Income per person | $33,563 |
| Median age | 42.9 |
| Homeowners | 81.1% |
| Median home value | $57,700 |
| Median rent | $794 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% |
| Broadband internet | 73.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 9.2% |
| $25–35K | 11.7% |
| $35–50K | 19.8% |
| $50–75K | 24.1% |
| $75–100K | 6.6% |
| $100–150K | 9.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 15.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.5% |
| 45–54 | 9.1% |
| 55–64 | 10.0% |
| 65–74 | 11.6% |
| 75+ | 16.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.0% |
| Owned outright | 49.1% |
| Rented | 17.5% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.2% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56027
13 business establishments with 37 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50556 — Ledyard city, IA (5.8 mi)
- 56013 — Blue Earth city, MN (7.2 mi)
- 56033 — Frost city, MN (9.5 mi)
- 50451 — Lakota city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 50465 — Rake city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 50424 — Buffalo Center city, IA (11.8 mi)
- 50590 — Swea City city, IA (12.1 mi)
- 56039 — Granada city, MN (14.5 mi)
Areas that include 56027
- Elmore, 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) 56027, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56027 in?
- 56027 is a Elmore, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Elmore; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56027 in?
- 56027 is mostly in Faribault County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Kossuth and Martin counties.
- What is the population of 56027?
- About 692 people (±106), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 786.
- What is the median household income in 56027?
- $49,954 (±$1,875), 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 56027?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56027 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56027?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50556 (5.8 mi, Ledyard), 56013 (7.2 mi, Blue Earth), 56033 (9.5 mi, Frost), 50451 (9.7 mi, Lakota), 50465 (10.5 mi, Rake) and 50424 (11.8 mi, Buffalo Center).
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