50480 ZIP Code — Titonka, IA

Kossuth County, Iowa

ZIP code 50480 is located in Titonka, Iowa, within Kossuth County. It covers approximately 63.79 square miles and serves a population of 905 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50480

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 $68,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,772. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50480 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

905

population

63.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Titonka	Acceptable
Titonka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50522 Burt (7.1 mi) 50484 Woden (8.1 mi) 50517 Bancroft (9.4 mi) 50483 Wesley (10.3 mi) 50451 Lakota (10.4 mi) 50424 Buffalo Center (12 mi) 50559 Lone Rock (12.9 mi) 50556 Ledyard (13.9 mi) 50511 Algona (14.3 mi) 50590 Swea City (14.7 mi) 50423 Britt (16.4 mi) 50539 Fenton (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	905
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	63.79 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	43.2557
Longitude	-94.0692
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	37.4%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

905

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$65,772

Median household income

$31,346

Per capita income

$68,900

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

370

Housing units

10.7%

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	209	23.1%
18 and over	696	76.9%
65 and over	174	19.2%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	892	97.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1%
Two or more races	9	1%
Black or African American	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$65,772

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.4%

$50k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,900
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	1.0%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	24.6%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	33.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	7.2%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	71.1%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	44	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	44	12.6%
Households with children under 18	89	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	30.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	13.0%
Married	64.5%	68.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	16.5%
Divorced	5.1%	2.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 30.4%

Associate's degree 21.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.9%
Kindergarten	8	3.7%
Elementary school	122	56.7%
High school	65	30.2%
College / grad school	18	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.6%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Other services 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Professional & management 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Construction 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Retail trade 3.0%

Information 1.1%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	33.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	9.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	22.9%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	887	98.0%
Spanish	4	0.5%
Other Indo-European	4	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	901	99.6%
Born in same state	882	97.5%
Born in different state	652	72.0%
Foreign born	19	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	132	14.6%
Polish	81	9%
English	29	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	1.4%
French	10	1.1%
Dutch	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50480

What city is ZIP code 50480 in?

ZIP code 50480 is primarily assigned to Titonka, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50480 in?

ZIP code 50480 falls within Kossuth County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50480 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 50480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50480?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50480?

The median home value in ZIP code 50480 is $68,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50480?

ZIP code 50480 has an estimated population of 905 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50480 in?

ZIP code 50480 observes the CST timezone.