City

Algona, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kossuth County  ·  Iowa

👥6,987Population
💰$60,256Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$180,600Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic6.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,515 (31.2%)
Some College728 (15%)
Associates653 (13.5%)
Bachelors671 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,271 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 15%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College15.0%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,256 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$180,600 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units3,385
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Algona, IA

Algona is a city in Iowa, located in Kossuth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,987 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Algona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,256 is below the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Algona is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Algona is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.15%).

Algona, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Algona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50511 6,987 $60,256 $180,600 $892 2.0% 40.0% 71.1%