Palo Alto County, IA ZIP Codes
12 ZIP codes cover all or part of Palo Alto County, Iowa. The Census Bureau counts 8,863 residents in the county, with a median household income of $72,781 and a median home value of $123,200. Median household income ranges from $59,261 in 50536 to $92,000 in 50597. Its largest communities include Emmetsburg, Graettinger, West Bend, Ruthven and Mallard.
Palo Alto County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,863 |
| Households | 3,782 |
| Median household income | $72,781 |
| Median home value | $123,200 |
| Median age | 41.9 |
| Median rent | $638 |
All 12 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,794 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,488 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $59,261 (50536) to $92,000 (50597) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $68,242 |
| Homeowners | 78.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 17 routes, 4,121 homes (8 of 12 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Palo Alto County: 50597 ($92,000)
- Most residents: 50536 (4,207 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50597 (88.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50597 (30.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 51342 (13.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50597 (37.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 50597 ($179,700)
Every ZIP code in Palo Alto County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50536 | Emmetsburg | 4,207 | 1,859 | $59,261 | $122,000 | 70.3% | 25.4% | 12.5% | 6 | 1,994 | 100% of its land |
| 50554 | Laurens | 1,653 | 715 | $63,802 | $82,800 | 73.1% | 21.4% | 13.0% | 3 | 780 | 12% of its land |
| 51342 | Graettinger | 1,385 | 601 | $84,866 | $108,900 | 83.2% | 26.8% | 13.3% | 1 | 390 | 66% of its land |
| 50597 | West Bend | 1,341 | 494 | $92,000 | $179,700 | 88.1% | 30.8% | 7.6% | — | — | 55% of its land |
| 51358 | Ruthven | 1,213 | 508 | $64,583 | $150,500 | 82.1% | 19.5% | 8.2% | 2 | 355 | 64% of its land |
| 50598 | Whittemore | 818 | 340 | $78,558 | $110,900 | 87.1% | 29.7% | 8.3% | 2 | 203 | 30% of its land |
| 50578 | Ringsted | 633 | 277 | $71,645 | $106,500 | 82.3% | 19.9% | 10.0% | 1 | 246 | 10% of its land |
| 50539 | Fenton | 444 | 206 | $65,417 | $70,800 | 93.7% | 19.9% | 7.4% | — | — | 22% of its land |
| 50562 | Mallard | 377 | 182 | $72,500 | $100,000 | 78.0% | 13.2% | 10.2% | 1 | 217 | 93% of its land |
| 50528 | Cylinder | 366 | 134 | $116,429 | $187,500 | 78.4% | 40.3% | 3.9% | 1 | 131 | 100% of its land |
| 50515 | Ayrshire | 251 | 118 | $63,333 | $29,300 | 80.5% | 28.0% | 11.3% | — | — | 77% of its land |
| 50527 | Curlew | 106 | 54 | — | — | 94.4% | 16.7% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Palo Alto 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
- Emmetsburg — 3,648 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Graettinger — 1,096 residents · 1 ZIP code
- West Bend — 855 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ruthven — 732 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mallard — 263 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ayrshire — 146 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Curlew — 54 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cylinder — 46 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rodman — 26 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Palo Alto County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Palo Alto County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Palo Alto County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Palo Alto County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Palo Alto County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Palo Alto County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Palo Alto County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Palo Alto County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Palo Alto County, IA?
- 50536, 50554, 51342, 50597, 51358, 50598, 50578, 50539, 50562, 50528, 50515 and 50527. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Palo Alto County?
- 8,863 residents in 3,782 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Palo Alto County?
- $72,781 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $59,261 (50536) to $92,000 (50597).
- Which Palo Alto County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50597, at $92,000, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Palo Alto County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Palo Alto County?
- For the 8 of 12 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 17 carrier routes reaching 4,121 residential and 195 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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