50590 ZIP Code — Swea City, IA

Kossuth County, Iowa

ZIP code 50590 is located in Swea City, Iowa, within Kossuth County. It covers approximately 80.76 square miles and serves a population of 870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50590

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 $54,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $60,417. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50590 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

870

population

80.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50590 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50590

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50590. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Swea City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50556 Ledyard (6 mi) 50517 Bancroft (7.6 mi) 50451 Lakota (9.9 mi) 50514 Armstrong (10.4 mi) 56027 Elmore (11.7 mi) 50539 Fenton (12.9 mi) 50559 Lone Rock (14.1 mi) 50480 Titonka (14.7 mi) 50522 Burt (15.7 mi) 50578 Ringsted (15.9 mi) 56013 Blue Earth (17.2 mi) 50531 Dolliver (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	870
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	80.76 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.4065
Longitude	-94.2760
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	45.8%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

870

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$60,417

Median household income

$35,641

Per capita income

$54,600

Median home value

$606

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

342

Housing units

16.6%

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	221	25.4%
18 and over	649	74.6%
65 and over	172	19.8%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 4.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	790	86.4%
Hispanic or Latino	44	4.8%
Other race	42	4.6%
Two or more races	23	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	1.2%
Black or African American	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$60,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.2%

$50k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,600
Median rent / month	$606
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	12.2%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	33.1%
4 bedrooms	25.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.4%
Electricity	18.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	139	37.1%
Cohabiting couple	46	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	79	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	111	29.6%
Households with children under 18	127	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	31.7%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	26.7%
Married	49.0%	42.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	11.4%
Divorced	9.1%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	8.1%
Kindergarten	19	8.6%
Elementary school	85	38.3%
High school	61	27.5%
College / grad school	39	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 22.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Retail trade 9.2%

Construction 6.8%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.7%

Other services 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.3%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 41.4%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	17.3%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	815	93.7%
Spanish	11	1.3%
Other Indo-European	7	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	849	97.6%
Born in same state	845	97.1%
Born in different state	543	62.4%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	21	2.4%
Not a US citizen	12	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	117	13.4%
Italian	61	7%
Arab	39	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	3.2%
Dutch	28	3.2%
English	9	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50590

What city is ZIP code 50590 in?

ZIP code 50590 is primarily assigned to Swea City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50590 in?

ZIP code 50590 falls within Kossuth County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50590?

22% of residents in ZIP code 50590 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50590?

The median home value in ZIP code 50590 is $54,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50590?

ZIP code 50590 has an estimated population of 870 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50590?

The median household income in ZIP code 50590 is $60,417, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50590 in?

ZIP code 50590 observes the CST timezone.