| ZIP Code | 50522 |
|---|---|
| City | Burt |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Kossuth County |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Elevation | 1,173 ft |
| Latitude | 43.185625 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.185758 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 37.7% ▲ 277% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 117 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 72 (17.7%) |
| Associates | 64 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 70 (17.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 80 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,833 ▼ 20% below avg ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $81,300 ▼ 71% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,050/mo ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 301 |
| Vacant Units | 39 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 301 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 39 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 50522 is located in Burt, Iowa, within Kossuth County. With a population of 695, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 50522 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,833 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 50522 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $81,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,050 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 50522 is primarily White (92.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 37.7%. Household income has declined by 10% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 50522 in Burt, IA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 695 residents, a median household income of $60,833, and a median home value of $81,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.