Winnebago County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
10,656
population (2021)
-1.9%
pop change since 2010
19189
FIPS code
Winnebago County ZIP code map
About Winnebago County
Winnebago County is located in Iowa and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,656 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.9% from 10,866 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Winnebago County is 19189.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,656 |
| 2010 population | 10,866 |
| Change | -1.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19189 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Winnebago County
ZIP codes for Winnebago County, IA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50424 | Buffalo Center | Winnebago | View map |
| 50436 | Forest City | Winnebago | View map |
| 50450 | Lake Mills | Winnebago | View map |
| 50453 | Leland | Winnebago | View map |
| 50465 | Rake | Winnebago | View map |
| 50473 | Scarville | Winnebago | View map |
| 50478 | Thompson | Winnebago | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,744
Population
42.6
Median age
$66,876
Median household income
$35,395
Per capita income
$127,567
Median home value
$593
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
4,438
Housing units
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
296
Under 5
270
411
5–9
375
401
10–14
366
431
15–19
393
450
20–24
411
622
25–34
567
740
35–44
675
596
45–54
544
445
55–59
406
471
60–64
430
709
65–74
647
390
75–84
356
179
85+
163
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,592 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 9,152 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,444 | 23.9% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.1%
Asian
2.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,874 | 90.1% |
| Asian | 352 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 346 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 331 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $66,876 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.6%
$50k–$100k
28.1%
$100k–$150k
26.2%
$150k–$200k
16.0%
$200k–$300k
12.8%
$300k–$500k
5.1%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,567 |
| Median rent / month | $593 |
| Owner occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter occupied | 20.5% |
| Vacant | 15.4% |
| Single-family detached | 90.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 28.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.2% |
| Electricity | 10.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 43.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 5.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,423 | 53.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 262 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,153 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,086 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,300 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,647 | 38.1% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.1% | 17.4% |
| Married | 56.9% | 62.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
14.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 161 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 208 | 11.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,188 | 51.2% |
| High school | 573 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 774 | 13.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.5%
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Retail trade
11.3%
Agriculture & mining
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Construction
5.5%
Wholesale trade
5.1%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Professional & management
2.4%
Information
1.5%
Public administration
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 10.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 25.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
4.7%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
10.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 658 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.0% |
| Public insurance | 40.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,178 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 328 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 136 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 165 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,399 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 11,229 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 7,241 | 63.9% |
| Foreign born | 170 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 345 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 220 | 37.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,455 | 29.4% |
| Italian | 804 | 6.8% |
| French | 748 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 500 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 406 | 3.5% |
| Dutch | 313 | 2.7% |
| German | 25 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.2% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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