50511 ZIP Code — Algona, IA
Kossuth County, Iowa
ZIP code 50511 is located in Algona, Iowa, within Kossuth County. It covers approximately 129.98 square miles and serves a population of 7,041 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50511
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $58,664. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,041
population
129.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50511 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50511
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50511. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Algona | Acceptable |
| Algona | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50522 Burt (8.3 mi)
50560 Lu Verne (9 mi)
50483 Wesley (10.5 mi)
50559 Lone Rock (11 mi)
50598 Whittemore (11.5 mi)
50519 Bode (11.8 mi)
50597 West Bend (13.8 mi)
50430 Corwith (13.9 mi)
50558 Livermore (14 mi)
50480 Titonka (14.3 mi)
50517 Bancroft (15.9 mi)
50570 Ottosen (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,041 |
| Population density | 54 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 129.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0712 |
| Longitude | -94.1970 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.8% | 45.2% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 35.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.6% | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
7,041
Population
54
People per sq mi
46.5
Median age
$58,664
Median household income
$35,663
Per capita income
$161,400
Median home value
$871
Median monthly rent
68.7%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
2,432
Housing units
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
189
Under 5
207
154
5–9
169
191
10–14
208
203
15–19
222
184
20–24
200
312
25–34
340
402
35–44
438
377
45–54
411
201
55–59
220
286
60–64
312
379
65–74
413
300
75–84
328
189
85+
206
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,390 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 5,651 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,815 | 25.8% |
| Median age | 46.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Other race
3.1%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,468 | 87.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 388 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 230 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 211 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 71 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.8% | 45.2% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 35.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.6% | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
11.9%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
17.3%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $58,664 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
25.7%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
17.7%
$300k–$500k
15.9%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,400 |
| Median rent / month | $871 |
| Owner occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter occupied | 31.3% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 73.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.5% |
| Electricity | 18.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,414 | 44.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 268 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 544 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 952 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 706 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,152 | 36.2% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 25.9% |
| Married | 52.1% | 47.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
14.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 116 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 661 | 50.7% |
| High school | 345 | 26.5% |
| College / grad school | 149 | 11.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
19.3%
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Retail trade
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Construction
7.1%
Agriculture & mining
6.9%
Other services
5.1%
Wholesale trade
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Professional & management
3.1%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 23.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 8.0% |
| Self-employed | 10.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
7.8%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
37.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.9% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 8.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 528 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 16.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.7% |
| Public insurance | 44.0% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,645 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 280 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 263 | 4.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,683 | 94.9% |
| Born in same state | 6,651 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 5,555 | 78.9% |
| Foreign born | 32 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 358 | 5.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 91 | 25.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 803 | 11.4% |
| French | 552 | 7.8% |
| Polish | 527 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 258 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 112 | 1.6% |
| English | 95 | 1.3% |
| German | 12 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 87.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50511
What city is ZIP code 50511 in?
ZIP code 50511 is primarily assigned to Algona, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50511 in?
ZIP code 50511 falls within Kossuth County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50511 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 50511 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 50511 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 50511 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50511?
The median home value in ZIP code 50511 is $161,400.
Does ZIP code 50511 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 50511 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 50511 in?
ZIP code 50511 observes the CST timezone.