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ZIP Code 50522

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

857
5/sq mi
$67,813
Median income
$82,600
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burt pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50522 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 174.9 square miles in Burt, Kossuth County, Iowa. The area is home to 857 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 50522 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50522 sits at $67,813 (11% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $29,199. The poverty rate stands at 31.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $82,600 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $700 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50522 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kossuth County, so you can benchmark 50522 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 50522

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50522.

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 50522, Burt, 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

857

Population

174.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50522?

39.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$67,813

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$29,199

Per Capita Income

31.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50522 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,813 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

318

Total Housing Units

273

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$82,600

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$700

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 50522, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,329,000.

15

Businesses

82

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 20.0%
Wholesale trade 3 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

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 50522 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 50522 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 50522 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 50522 ranks #2 of 5 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
50511 Algona, IA 7,137 8.0 mi
50517 Bancroft, IA 1,051 8.2 mi
50559 Lone Rock, IA 348 7.2 mi
50480 Titonka, IA 880 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50522 in?
ZIP code 50522 (Burt) 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 50522?
ZIP code 50522 in Burt, IA has a population of 857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50522?
The median household income in ZIP 50522 is $67,813, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50522?
The median home value in ZIP 50522 is $82,600, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50522?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50522 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50522?
ZIP code 50522 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50522?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50522 are: Construction (3), Wholesale trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50522?
In ZIP code 50522, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 50522?
In ZIP code 50522, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50522?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50522 is 31.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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