| ZIP Code | 50556 |
|---|---|
| City | Ledyard |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Kossuth County |
| Area Code | 515/641 |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft |
| Latitude | 43.45522 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.196646 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 64.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.86 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 43 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 6 (4.5%) |
| Associates | 30 (22.7%) |
| Bachelors | 16 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 37 (28%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $38,750 ▼ 49% below avg ↓ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 101 |
| Vacant Units | 17 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 101 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 17 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.86 |
ZIP code 50556 is located in Ledyard, Iowa, within Kossuth County. With a population of 156, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 64.5 years. Economically, 50556 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $38,750 is below the national average.
The population of 50556 is primarily White (88.46%). Residents are well-educated — 40.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has declined by 22% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 45%.
Overall, ZIP code 50556 in Ledyard, IA is characterized as lower-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.