50560 ZIP Code — Lu Verne, IA
Kossuth County, Iowa
ZIP code 50560 is located in Lu Verne, Iowa, within Kossuth County. It covers approximately 78.90 square miles and serves a population of 709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50560
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 $74,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $65,625.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
709
population
78.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50560 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50560
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50560. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lu Verne | Acceptable |
| Lu Verne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50558 Livermore (6.5 mi)
50519 Bode (8.7 mi)
50430 Corwith (8.9 mi)
50511 Algona (9 mi)
50577 Renwick (9.6 mi)
50483 Wesley (12.2 mi)
50542 Goldfield (14.3 mi)
50570 Ottosen (14.8 mi)
50582 Rutland (15.2 mi)
50447 Kanawha (16.2 mi)
50597 West Bend (16.4 mi)
50522 Burt (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 709 |
| Population density | 9 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 78.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9581 |
| Longitude | -94.1092 |
| 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 | 41.5% | 45.2% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.3% | 35.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.5% | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
709
Population
9
People per sq mi
32.3
Median age
$65,625
Median household income
$30,933
Per capita income
$74,000
Median home value
$758
Median monthly rent
61.0%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
209
Housing units
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
38
Under 5
27
40
5–9
29
56
10–14
40
19
15–19
13
12
20–24
9
65
25–34
46
28
35–44
20
38
45–54
27
25
55–59
17
42
60–64
29
25
65–74
18
18
75–84
13
9
85+
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 248 | 35.0% |
| 18 and over | 461 | 65.0% |
| 65 and over | 89 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 32.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.8%
Black or African American
3.1%
Two or more races
1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 676 | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.5% | 45.2% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.3% | 35.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.5% | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
33.5%
$75k–$100k
19.7%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $65,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
42.1%
$50k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k–$300k
18.9%
$300k–$500k
3.0%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $74,000 |
| Median rent / month | $758 |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 96.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 54.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.4% |
| 3 or more | 24.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.5% |
| Electricity | 7.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 77.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 95 | 35.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 36 | 13.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 81 | 30.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 57 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 110 | 40.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 66 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.6% | 28.6% |
| Married | 36.1% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.1%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Associate's degree
23.0%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 1.0% |
| Elementary school | 115 | 56.4% |
| High school | 58 | 28.4% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 4.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
17.1%
Transportation & utilities
15.3%
Professional & management
15.3%
Education & healthcare
11.7%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Construction
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Public administration
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Information
3.0%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Other services
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.6% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 7.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.3% |
| Production & transportation | 33.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.7% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 21.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 4.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
13.3%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 20.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.1% |
| Public insurance | 43.0% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 644 | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 708 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 708 | 99.9% |
| Born in different state | 582 | 82.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 47 | 6.6% |
| Polish | 40 | 5.6% |
| French | 20 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 14 | 2% |
| Arab | 3 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50560
What city is ZIP code 50560 in?
ZIP code 50560 is primarily assigned to Lu Verne, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50560 in?
ZIP code 50560 falls within Kossuth County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50560 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 50560 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50560?
12% 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 50560?
The median home value in ZIP code 50560 is $74,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 50560?
ZIP code 50560 has an estimated population of 709 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50560 in?
ZIP code 50560 observes the CST timezone.