Leland, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50453

Winnebago County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

588
5/sq mi
$77,868
Median income
$153,600
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leland pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50453 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.1 square miles in Leland, Winnebago County, Iowa. The area is home to 588 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50453 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50453 sits at $77,868 (2% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $34,743. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $153,600 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $789 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50453 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winnebago County, so you can benchmark 50453 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50453, Leland, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

588

Population

113.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50453?

37.9

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$77,868

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$34,743

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50453 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,868 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

207

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$153,600

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$789

Median Rent

1940

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 50453, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,973,000.

13

Businesses

54

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50453 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50453 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50453 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50453 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50436 Forest City, IA 5,848 7.2 mi
50473 Scarville, IA 268 7.0 mi
50478 Thompson, IA 775 7.1 mi
50450 Lake Mills, IA 2,897 7.5 mi
50432 Crystal Lake, IA 252 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50453 in?
ZIP code 50453 (Leland) is located in Winnebago County, Iowa. Winnebago County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winnebago-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50453?
ZIP code 50453 in Leland, IA has a population of 588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50453?
The median household income in ZIP 50453 is $77,868, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50453?
The median home value in ZIP 50453 is $153,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50453?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50453 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50453?
ZIP code 50453 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50453?
In ZIP code 50453, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50453?
In ZIP code 50453, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50453?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50453 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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