50561 ZIP Code — Lytton, IA
Calhoun County, Iowa
ZIP code 50561 is located in Lytton, Iowa, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 48.38 square miles and serves a population of 592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
About ZIP code 50561
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 $83,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $66,193. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
592
population
48.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50561 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50561
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lytton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50551 Jolley (5.8 mi)
50583 Sac City (8.6 mi)
51433 Auburn (9.3 mi)
50579 Rockwell City (9.4 mi)
51449 Lake City (10.9 mi)
50540 Fonda (12.1 mi)
50575 Pomeroy (12.6 mi)
51450 Lake View (12.8 mi)
50567 Nemaha (14.8 mi)
51466 Wall Lake (16.4 mi)
51453 Lohrville (16.7 mi)
50563 Manson (16.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 592 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4141 |
| Longitude | -94.8216 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 712 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 47.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.1% | 31.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
592
Population
12
People per sq mi
34.0
Median age
$66,193
Median household income
$32,434
Per capita income
$83,300
Median home value
$617
Median monthly rent
77.5%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
187
Housing units
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
35
Under 5
33
21
5–9
19
2
10–14
2
10
15–19
9
38
20–24
34
50
25–34
46
33
35–44
31
46
45–54
42
25
55–59
23
22
60–64
20
19
65–74
18
7
75–84
6
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 124 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 468 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 51 | 8.6% |
| Median age | 34.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Black or African American
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 578 | 97.6% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 47.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.1% | 31.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
0.4%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
18.1%
$50k–$75k
26.4%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 0.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $66,193 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.2%
$50k–$100k
39.2%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
14.8%
$300k–$500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,300 |
| Median rent / month | $617 |
| Owner occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter occupied | 22.5% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 91.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 49.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.3% |
| 3 or more | 53.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.0% |
| Electricity | 18.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.3% |
| Wood | 6.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 118 | 52.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 15 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 58 | 25.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 36 | 15.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 73 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 43 | 18.9% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.7% | 30.6% |
| Married | 47.8% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 17.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
23.4%
Some college, no degree
33.7%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 13 | 15.3% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 12.9% |
| Elementary school | 33 | 38.8% |
| High school | 14 | 16.5% |
| College / grad school | 14 | 16.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
28.6%
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Retail trade
8.4%
Construction
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Information
1.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.4%
Other services
1.1%
Professional & management
0.6%
Public administration
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 14.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 9.2% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 2.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
3.2%
18 and over
5.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.7% |
| Retirement income | 10.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 25 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 19.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.1% |
| Public insurance | 25.2% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 524 | 88.5% |
| 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) | 592 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 590 | 99.7% |
| Born in different state | 510 | 86.1% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 96 | 16.2% |
| French | 73 | 12.3% |
| English | 59 | 10% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 53 | 9% |
| Polish | 17 | 2.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50561
What city is ZIP code 50561 in?
ZIP code 50561 is primarily assigned to Lytton, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50561 in?
ZIP code 50561 falls within Calhoun County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50561?
The median home value in ZIP code 50561 is $83,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 50561?
ZIP code 50561 has an estimated population of 592 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50561?
The median household income in ZIP code 50561 is $66,193, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50561 in?
ZIP code 50561 observes the CST timezone.