50559 ZIP Code — Lone Rock, IA

Kossuth County, Iowa

ZIP code 50559 is located in Lone Rock, Iowa, within Kossuth County. It covers approximately 35.50 square miles and serves a population of 283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50559

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 $110,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $37,202. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 38% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 50559 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

283

population

35.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lone Rock	Acceptable
Lone Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50539 Fenton (5.8 mi) 50522 Burt (7 mi) 50517 Bancroft (7.3 mi) 50598 Whittemore (9.7 mi) 50511 Algona (11 mi) 50528 Cylinder (12 mi) 50480 Titonka (12.9 mi) 50590 Swea City (14.1 mi) 50578 Ringsted (14.2 mi) 50514 Armstrong (16.7 mi) 50483 Wesley (17.1 mi) 50597 West Bend (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	283
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	35.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.2051
Longitude	-94.3151
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	50.6%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

283

Population

People per sq mi

65.5

Median age

$37,202

Median household income

$31,441

Per capita income

$110,900

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

45.8%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

105

Housing units

29.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	4	1.4%
18 and over	279	98.6%
65 and over	154	54.4%
Median age	65.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	276	97.5%
Black or African American	4	1.4%
Two or more races	3	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.2%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 20.0%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	20.0%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
Median income	$37,202

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.5%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,900
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	45.8%
Renter occupied	54.2%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	98.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	38.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	36.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	49.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	3.2%
Propane / LP gas	64.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	69	44.5%
Female householder, no spouse	15	9.7%
Households with children under 18	1	0.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	50.3%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	7.9%
Married	53.1%	71.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	2.6%	13.5%
Divorced	22.9%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 25.3%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	2	12.5%
High school	2	12.5%
College / grad school	12	75.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 48.3%

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Education & healthcare 4.5%

Other services 3.9%

Construction 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Professional & management 0.6%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.9%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	1.7%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.9%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	4.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	37.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	62.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	283	100.0%
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)	282	99.6%
Born in same state	282	99.6%
Born in different state	233	82.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	38	13.4%
French	28	9.9%
Italian	19	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	2.1%
Arab	6	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.8%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50559

What city is ZIP code 50559 in?

ZIP code 50559 is primarily assigned to Lone Rock, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50559 in?

ZIP code 50559 falls within Kossuth County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50559 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 50559 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50559?

The median home value in ZIP code 50559 is $110,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50559?

The median household income in ZIP code 50559 is $37,202, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 50559?

ZIP code 50559 has an estimated population of 283 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50559 in?

ZIP code 50559 observes the CST timezone.