Kossuth County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
14,529
population (2021)
-6.5%
pop change since 2010
19109
FIPS code
Kossuth County ZIP code map
About Kossuth County
Kossuth County is located in Iowa and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,529 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.5% from 15,543 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kossuth County is 19109.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,529 |
| 2010 population | 15,543 |
| Change | -6.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19109 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kossuth County
ZIP codes for Kossuth County, IA (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50451 | Lakota | Kossuth | View map |
| 50480 | Titonka | Kossuth | View map |
| 50483 | Wesley | Kossuth | View map |
| 50511 | Algona | Kossuth | View map |
| 50517 | Bancroft | Kossuth | View map |
| 50522 | Burt | Kossuth | View map |
| 50539 | Fenton | Kossuth | View map |
| 50556 | Ledyard | Kossuth | View map |
| 50559 | Lone Rock | Kossuth | View map |
| 50560 | Lu Verne | Kossuth | View map |
| 50590 | Swea City | Kossuth | View map |
| 50598 | Whittemore | Kossuth | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,323
Population
43.5
Median age
$64,165
Median household income
$34,900
Per capita income
$94,421
Median home value
$688
Median monthly rent
79.0%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
6,035
Housing units
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
495
Under 5
418
530
5–9
447
568
10–14
479
635
15–19
536
494
20–24
417
885
25–34
746
945
35–44
797
889
45–54
750
622
55–59
524
696
60–64
587
1,076
65–74
906
631
75–84
532
390
85+
328
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,707 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 12,616 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,863 | 25.7% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
2.6%
Other race
2%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,305 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 594 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 438 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 330 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
11.5%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $64,165 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.1%
$50k–$100k
27.1%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k–$300k
12.6%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,421 |
| Median rent / month | $688 |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
| Single-family detached | 91.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 35.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.5% |
| Electricity | 13.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,405 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 558 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,321 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,621 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,701 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,512 | 38.1% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.2% | 20.6% |
| Married | 54.3% | 57.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
17.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 249 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 193 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,694 | 43.2% |
| High school | 975 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 472 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
16.8%
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Agriculture & mining
15.3%
Retail trade
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Construction
6.4%
Professional & management
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Other services
4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.7% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 12.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 4.7% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
14.2%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
24.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 27.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,038 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.1% |
| Public insurance | 42.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,410 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 399 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 360 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 19 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,810 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 15,748 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 12,537 | 73.5% |
| Foreign born | 62 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 513 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 139 | 46.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,825 | 11.2% |
| Polish | 1,583 | 9.7% |
| French | 1,028 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 490 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 355 | 2.2% |
| Dutch | 317 | 1.9% |
| German | 23 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 88.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Explore more Iowa ZIP codes