50522 ZIP Code — Burt, IA

Kossuth County, Iowa

ZIP code 50522 is located in Burt, Iowa, within Kossuth County. It covers approximately 66.72 square miles and serves a population of 922 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50522

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,958. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50522 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

922

population

66.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50522 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50559 Lone Rock (7 mi) 50480 Titonka (7.1 mi) 50517 Bancroft (8.2 mi) 50511 Algona (8.3 mi) 50483 Wesley (10.4 mi) 50539 Fenton (12.5 mi) 50484 Woden (13.7 mi) 50598 Whittemore (14.2 mi) 50451 Lakota (15.7 mi) 50590 Swea City (15.7 mi) 50560 Lu Verne (16.4 mi) 50556 Ledyard (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	922
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	66.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.1906
Longitude	-94.1775
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

922

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$73,958

Median household income

$29,186

Per capita income

$85,500

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

32.4%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

324

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	245	26.6%
18 and over	677	73.4%
65 and over	219	23.8%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	887	96%
Two or more races	25	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 34.3%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	34.3%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$73,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 37.0%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,500
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	96.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	40.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	86.5%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	208	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	28	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	41	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	50	15.3%
Households with children under 18	90	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	38.8%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	31.8%
Married	55.2%	53.7%
Separated	0.5%	2.1%
Widowed	1.9%	6.1%
Divorced	6.3%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.3%
Kindergarten	15	6.5%
Elementary school	115	49.8%
High school	77	33.3%
College / grad school	21	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.8%

Construction 16.8%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Other services 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Public administration 4.8%

Professional & management 4.0%

Information 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.4%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 32.4%

Under 18 years 55.9%

18 and over 23.9%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 65.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	867	94.0%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	918	99.6%
Born in same state	918	99.6%
Born in different state	672	72.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	138	15%
Italian	77	8.4%
French	55	6%
Dutch	26	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.8%
Arab	13	1.4%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	93.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50522

What city is ZIP code 50522 in?

ZIP code 50522 is primarily assigned to Burt, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50522 in?

ZIP code 50522 falls within Kossuth County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50522?

32% of residents in ZIP code 50522 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 50522 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50522 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50522 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 50522 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50522?

The median home value in ZIP code 50522 is $85,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 50522 in?

ZIP code 50522 observes the CST timezone.