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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
$66,642
Median income
$180,800
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th 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.

ZIP code 50511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 321.5 square miles in Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa. The area is home to 7,137 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 50511 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50511 sits at $66,642 (13% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,596. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $180,800 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $890 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kossuth County, so you can benchmark 50511 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 50511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50511.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 50511, Algona, 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

7,137

Population

321.5

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50511?

43.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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

$38,596

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50511 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,642 41st percentile higher than 41% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,488

Total Housing Units

3,310

Occupied Units

178

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$180,800

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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

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ZIP 50511 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 50511 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 50511 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 50511 ranks #2 of 4 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
50522 Burt, IA 857 8.0 mi
50560 Lu Verne, IA 590 9.7 mi
50559 Lone Rock, IA 348 10.8 mi

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Pop: 1,051
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Pop: 912
50480 standard
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Pop: 880
50590 standard
Swea City, IA
Pop: 879
50522 standard
Burt, IA
Pop: 857
50483 standard
Wesley, IA
Pop: 781

Related Areas

Kossuth County Algona, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Algona, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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