Algona, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50511
Kossuth County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,137
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,642
- Median income Near-median income area
- $180,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Algona pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50511 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50511 (Algona, IA) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.6 in 2023 to 192.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50511 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa, home to 7,137 residents across 321.5 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50511 reports a modest median household income of $66,642 (13% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,596. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 1.9%. Median home value is $180,800 (3% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $890; 75.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kossuth County, so 50511 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Algona, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50511.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50511, Algona, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,137
Population
321.5
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50511?
43.5
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
5.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$66,642
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$38,596
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50511 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Algona, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,642 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,488housing units
3,488
Total Housing Units
3,310
Occupied Units
178
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,800
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$890
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50511 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 156 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 164 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 180 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 182 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 193 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 314 business establishments in ZIP 50511, employing approximately 3,955 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,619,000.
314
Businesses
3,955
Employees
$207.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 32 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.5% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50511 vs 50522 →
ZIP 50511 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50511
Algona (50511)
7,137 residents
- 50522 857
Burt (50522)
857 residents
- 50560 590
Lu Verne (50560)
590 residents
- 50559 348
Lone Rock (50559)
348 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50511 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50511 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50522
Burt (50522)
$67,813 median income
- 50511
Algona (50511)
$66,642 median income
- 50560
Lu Verne (50560)
$66,042 median income
- 50559
Lone Rock (50559)
$50,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50511 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50511, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,137 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50511 in?
ZIP code 50511 (Algona) is located in Kossuth County, Iowa. Kossuth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kossuth-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50511?
ZIP code 50511 in Algona, IA has a population of 7,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50511?
The median household income in ZIP 50511 is $66,642, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50511?
The median home value in ZIP 50511 is $180,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50511 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50511?
ZIP code 50511 has 314 business establishments employing approximately 3,955 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50511 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (39), Construction (32). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50511?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50511 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50511?
In ZIP code 50511, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 50511?
In ZIP code 50511, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50511 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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