ZIP Code 50556 Demographics

Kossuth County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50556 compared to county averages.

Total Population

110

↓ 99.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$41,875

↓ 33.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$35,000

↓ 70.5% vs county

Median Age

64.5 yrs

↓ +43.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50556 compares to Kossuth County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50556 $42k Kossuth $63k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50556 $35k Kossuth $119k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

91.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50556 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$35,000
Down Payment (20%)$7,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$222P&I: $177 | Tax: $35 | Ins: $10
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $1,278/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50556, sorted by distance.

56027 5.6 mi away faribault county 50451 7.4 mi away kossuth county 50424 13.8 mi away winnebago county 50465 14.4 mi away winnebago county 56033 15.2 mi away faribault county 50480 15.8 mi away kossuth county 50478 20.9 mi away winnebago county 50453 27.9 mi away winnebago county

About Kossuth County

Kossuth County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 14,718. The county's median household income is $62,553 and median home value is $118,800. ZIP code 50556 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Kossuth County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.