Kossuth County, IA ZIP Codes
20 ZIP codes cover all or part of Kossuth County, Iowa. The Census Bureau counts 14,516 residents in the county, with a median household income of $67,697 and a median home value of $148,300. Median household income ranges from $59,091 in 50424 to $92,000 in 50597. Its largest communities include Algona, Bancroft, Swea City, Whittemore and Burt.
Kossuth County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,516 |
| Households | 6,543 |
| Median household income | $67,697 |
| Median home value | $148,300 |
| Median age | 44.2 |
| Median rent | $859 |
All 20 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 20,583 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,206 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $59,091 (50424) to $92,000 (50597) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $68,780 |
| Homeowners | 78.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 17 routes, 2,615 homes (11 of 20 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Kossuth County: 50597 ($92,000)
- Most residents: 50511 (7,240 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50597 (88.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50597 (30.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 50511 (15.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50597 (37.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 50511 ($180,800)
Every ZIP code in Kossuth County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50511 | Algona | 7,240 | 3,310 | $66,642 | $180,800 | 75.1% | 25.9% | 15.2% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50424 | Buffalo Center | 1,441 | 688 | $59,091 | $114,500 | 70.8% | 17.4% | 13.2% | 2 | 503 | 38% of its land |
| 50597 | West Bend | 1,341 | 494 | $92,000 | $179,700 | 88.1% | 30.8% | 7.6% | — | — | 42% of its land |
| 50514 | Armstrong | 1,117 | 538 | $73,000 | $137,100 | 81.0% | 23.6% | 5.6% | 2 | 510 | 35% of its land |
| 50517 | Bancroft | 833 | 391 | $61,875 | $124,700 | 77.0% | 23.5% | 7.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50598 | Whittemore | 818 | 340 | $78,558 | $110,900 | 87.1% | 29.7% | 8.3% | 2 | 203 | 70% of its land |
| 50480 | Titonka | 809 | 356 | $73,333 | $90,000 | 93.8% | 16.9% | 7.6% | 2 | 242 | 97% of its land |
| 50519 | Bode | 765 | 315 | $72,083 | $123,600 | 78.7% | 27.6% | 18.6% | — | — | 45% of its land |
| 50560 | Lu Verne | 732 | 259 | $66,042 | $83,900 | 63.7% | 44.8% | 7.6% | 2 | 217 | 85% of its land |
| 50590 | Swea City | 718 | 375 | $57,639 | $64,000 | 70.9% | 22.9% | 9.3% | 2 | 265 | 100% of its land |
| 50522 | Burt | 705 | 273 | $67,813 | $82,600 | 83.5% | 27.1% | 6.5% | 1 | 191 | 100% of its land |
| 56027 | Elmore | 692 | 349 | $49,954 | $57,700 | 81.1% | 21.5% | 12.7% | — | — | 13% of its land |
| 50483 | Wesley | 672 | 268 | $88,929 | $142,500 | 90.7% | 29.9% | 10.8% | — | — | 71% of its land |
| 50558 | Livermore | 653 | 248 | $68,750 | $123,600 | 81.9% | 37.5% | 4.0% | 1 | 243 | 17% of its land |
| 50430 | Corwith | 520 | 200 | $59,265 | $75,700 | 78.0% | 33.5% | 1.0% | 1 | 138 | 37% of its land |
| 50539 | Fenton | 444 | 206 | $65,417 | $70,800 | 93.7% | 19.9% | 7.4% | — | — | 78% of its land |
| 50451 | Lakota | 432 | 257 | $53,750 | $53,300 | 87.2% | 9.7% | 6.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50559 | Lone Rock | 289 | 146 | $50,000 | $128,800 | 79.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50570 | Ottosen | 203 | 102 | $67,813 | $202,000 | 78.4% | 19.6% | 5.0% | 1 | 73 | 36% of its land |
| 50556 | Ledyard | 159 | 91 | $36,607 | — | 92.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1 | 76 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Kossuth County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Algona — 5,377 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bancroft — 626 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Swea City — 591 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Whittemore — 569 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Burt — 511 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Titonka — 452 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wesley — 360 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lu Verne — 318 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fenton — 290 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lakota — 266 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ledyard — 112 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lone Rock — 106 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Irvington — 34 residents · 1 ZIP code
- St. Benedict — 25 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Sexton — 24 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Kossuth County, IA?
- 50511, 50424, 50597, 50514, 50517, 50598, 50480, 50519, 50560, 50590, 50522, 56027, 50483, 50558, 50430, 50539, 50451, 50559, 50570 and 50556. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Kossuth County?
- 14,516 residents in 6,543 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Kossuth County?
- $67,697 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $59,091 (50424) to $92,000 (50597).
- Which Kossuth County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50597, at $92,000, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Kossuth County?
- For the 11 of 20 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 17 carrier routes reaching 2,615 residential and 47 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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