50598 ZIP Code — Whittemore, IA

Kossuth County, Iowa

ZIP code 50598 is located in Whittemore, Iowa, within Kossuth County. It covers approximately 69.04 square miles and serves a population of 888 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50598

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 $98,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,526. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 36% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50598 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

888

population

69.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50598 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50598

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50598. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whittemore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50528 Cylinder (6.2 mi) 50597 West Bend (8.1 mi) 50559 Lone Rock (9.7 mi) 50539 Fenton (11 mi) 50511 Algona (11.5 mi) 50536 Emmetsburg (13.5 mi) 50570 Ottosen (14.2 mi) 50522 Burt (14.2 mi) 50562 Mallard (14.6 mi) 50519 Bode (14.8 mi) 50578 Ringsted (16.5 mi) 50517 Bancroft (17 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	888
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	69.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.0892
Longitude	-94.4228
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	35.3%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

888

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$74,526

Median household income

$35,768

Per capita income

$98,200

Median home value

$608

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

18.2%

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	225	25.3%
18 and over	663	74.7%
65 and over	163	18.4%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	861	96.2%
Two or more races	25	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	45.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$74,526

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 42.6%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,200
Median rent / month	$608
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	88.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	46.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	27.8%
4 bedrooms	28.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.9%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	87	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	84	21.9%
Households with children under 18	86	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	141	36.8%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	16.9%
Married	58.0%	53.9%
Separated	1.7%	0.6%
Widowed	6.0%	21.3%
Divorced	9.4%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 18.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	11.2%
Kindergarten	35	15.6%
Elementary school	87	38.8%
High school	75	33.5%
College / grad school	2	0.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Construction 9.1%

Retail trade 8.9%

Professional & management 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Public administration 1.8%

Other services 1.4%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.2%
Public insurance	29.6%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	843	94.9%
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)	872	98.2%
Born in same state	872	98.2%
Born in different state	743	83.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.8%
Not a US citizen	4	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	152	17.1%
Polish	130	14.6%
French	63	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	5.2%
Dutch	14	1.6%
Arab	14	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50598

What city is ZIP code 50598 in?

ZIP code 50598 is primarily assigned to Whittemore, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50598 in?

ZIP code 50598 falls within Kossuth County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50598 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50598 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50598 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 50598 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50598?

The median home value in ZIP code 50598 is $98,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 50598?

ZIP code 50598 has an estimated population of 888 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50598 in?

ZIP code 50598 observes the CST timezone.