50453 ZIP Code — Leland, IA

Winnebago County, Iowa

ZIP code 50453 is located in Leland, Iowa, within Winnebago County. It covers approximately 43.66 square miles and serves a population of 535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50453

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 $160,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,417. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 46% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50453 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

535

population

43.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leland	Acceptable
Leland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50478 Thompson (6.6 mi) 50473 Scarville (7 mi) 50436 Forest City (7.2 mi) 50450 Lake Mills (7.4 mi) 50446 Joice (10.3 mi) 50434 Fertile (11.6 mi) 56051 Kiester (12.7 mi) 50424 Buffalo Center (13.9 mi) 50444 Hanlontown (14.1 mi) 56029 Emmons (14.3 mi) 50484 Woden (16.1 mi) 56089 Twin Lakes (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	535
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	43.66 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	43.3645
Longitude	-93.6466
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	45.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	33.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	18.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

535

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$65,417

Median household income

$34,990

Per capita income

$160,200

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

202

Housing units

23.1%

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	115	21.5%
18 and over	420	78.5%
65 and over	126	23.6%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	504	92.5%
Two or more races	25	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.8%
Black or African American	4	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	45.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	33.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	18.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 30.5%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	30.5%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$65,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 36.5%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,200
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	95.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	34.1%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	25.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	10.3%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	50.2%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	12	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	30	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	21	9.9%
Households with children under 18	44	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	44.1%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	17.2%
Married	71.5%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	6.3%
Divorced	11.9%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	14.3%
Kindergarten	28	26.7%
Elementary school	36	34.3%
High school	16	15.2%
College / grad school	10	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Agriculture & mining 16.1%

Retail trade 6.0%

Construction 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Professional & management 2.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	8.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	496	92.7%
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)	535	100.0%
Born in same state	535	100.0%
Born in different state	426	79.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	257	48%
Italian	58	10.8%
German	25	4.7%
French	25	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	1.3%
Arab	4	0.7%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50453

What city is ZIP code 50453 in?

ZIP code 50453 is primarily assigned to Leland, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50453 in?

ZIP code 50453 falls within Winnebago County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50453 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 50453 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50453 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 50453 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50453?

The median home value in ZIP code 50453 is $160,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 50453?

ZIP code 50453 has an estimated population of 535 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50453 in?

ZIP code 50453 observes the CST timezone.