50539 ZIP Code — Fenton, IA

Kossuth County, Iowa

ZIP code 50539 is located in Fenton, Iowa, within Kossuth County. It covers approximately 56.12 square miles and serves a population of 453 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50539

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 $70,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,000. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50539 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

453

population

56.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fenton	Acceptable
Fenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50559 Lone Rock (5.8 mi) 50578 Ringsted (8.4 mi) 50517 Bancroft (9.1 mi) 50528 Cylinder (10 mi) 50598 Whittemore (11 mi) 50514 Armstrong (11.9 mi) 50522 Burt (12.5 mi) 50590 Swea City (12.9 mi) 51342 Graettinger (15.5 mi) 50511 Algona (16.4 mi) 51365 Wallingford (16.7 mi) 50536 Emmetsburg (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	453
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	56.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.2487
Longitude	-94.4132
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	51.0%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

453

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$65,000

Median household income

$38,240

Per capita income

$70,600

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

17.4%

Unemployment

242

Housing units

14.8%

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	71	15.7%
18 and over	382	84.3%
65 and over	116	25.6%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Black or African American 2.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	442	97.6%
Black or African American	10	2.2%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$65,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%

$50k–$100k 43.2%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,600
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	98.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.5%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	53.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.2%
Electricity	2.0%
Propane / LP gas	31.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	65.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	36	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	30	14.7%
Households with children under 18	40	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	37.3%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	5.5%
Married	59.6%	76.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	4.0%	6.1%
Divorced	10.3%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 20.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.2%
Kindergarten	5	5.4%
Elementary school	33	35.5%
High school	7	7.5%
College / grad school	46	49.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.0%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Other services 11.3%

Retail trade 8.8%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Construction 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	6.4%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	17.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	427	94.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	452	99.8%
Born in same state	452	99.8%
Born in different state	304	67.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	134	29.6%
Italian	26	5.7%
French	20	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	4.4%
Dutch	8	1.8%
English	6	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50539

What city is ZIP code 50539 in?

ZIP code 50539 is primarily assigned to Fenton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50539 in?

ZIP code 50539 falls within Kossuth County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50539 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 50539 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50539 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 50539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50539?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50539 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 50539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 50539 in?

ZIP code 50539 observes the CST timezone.