Lu Verne, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50560
Kossuth County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 590
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,042
- Median income Near-median income area
- $83,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lu Verne pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50560 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50560 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lu Verne, Kossuth County, Iowa, home to just 590 residents across 226.9 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50560 reports a modest median household income of $66,042 (14% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,556. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,900 (52% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $833; owner occupancy is 63.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kossuth County, so 50560 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 50560
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lu Verne, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50560.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 50560, Lu Verne, 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
590
Population
226.9
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50560?
32.3
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
0.1%
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?
$66,042
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$26,556
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50560 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Lu Verne, 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)
$66,042 31st percentile higher than 31% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
302housing units
302
Total Housing Units
259
Occupied Units
43
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,900
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$833
Median Rent
1941
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 50560, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,476,000.
20
Businesses
100
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
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 50560 vs 50558 →
ZIP 50560 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
- 50558 618
Livermore (50558)
618 residents
- 50560 590
Lu Verne (50560)
590 residents
- 50577 410
Renwick (50577)
410 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50560 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50560 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50558
Livermore (50558)
$68,750 median income
- 50511
Algona (50511)
$66,642 median income
- 50560
Lu Verne (50560)
$66,042 median income
- 50577
Renwick (50577)
$57,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50560 ranks #3 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 50560, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 50560 in?
ZIP code 50560 (Lu Verne) 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 50560?
ZIP code 50560 in Lu Verne, IA has a population of 590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50560?
The median household income in ZIP 50560 is $66,042, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50560?
The median home value in ZIP 50560 is $83,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50560 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50560?
ZIP code 50560 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50560 are: Wholesale trade (5), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50560?
In ZIP code 50560, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 50560?
In ZIP code 50560, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50560 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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