Zip code 50556: Ledyard, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50556?

50556 is assigned to Ledyard, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50556 in?

50556 is in Kossuth County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 50556?

About 159 people live in 50556, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50556?

The median household income in 50556 is $36,607.

Q: What zip codes are near 50556?

The closest zip codes to 50556 are 56027, 50590, 50451, 50517, 56013.

Residential delivery areaKossuth CountyCentral Time

Population

159

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$413/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

67.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

37 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 50556

50556 is a rural zip code in Ledyard, Iowa (Kossuth County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 159 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 67.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $36,607 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $413 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.5 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and office and administrative support. 30% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 50556 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 159 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age67.9
99th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.64th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older56.6%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%3rd of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers29.7%
99th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%42nd of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate92.3%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%110th of 909 in IA
Healthcare workers15.6%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%66th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy15.7%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%168th of 909 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.478
80th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.44492nd of 908 in IA
Per capita income$42,672
57th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877257th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$45,556
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712550th of 910 in IA
Poverty rate7.5%
28th
U.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%523rd of 909 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher21.9%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%413th of 911 in IA
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%776th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents3.8%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%184th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters40%
16th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%339th of 882 in IA
Government workers9.4%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%701st of 911 in IA
Work from home5.2%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%677th of 911 in IA
Diversity index14.2
7th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4412th of 911 in IA
Broadband access78%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%821st of 909 in IA
Median household income$36,607
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059888th of 896 in IA
Population159
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507875th of 911 in IA
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi902nd of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$413
1st
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972765th of 771 in IA
Average commute14.5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min860th of 902 in IA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%847th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%891st of 911 in IA
Residents under 185%
1st
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%895th of 911 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%781st of 911 in IA

Measure	50556	Kossuth	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Median age	67.9	44.2	38.6	38.9	99th	4th of 911
Residents 65 and older	56.6%	25.4%	18.1%	17.2%	99th	3rd of 911
Self-employed workers	29.7%	18.7%	10.2%	10%	99th	42nd of 911
Homeownership rateStrength	92.3%	78.6%	71.7%	65.2%	98th	110th of 909
Healthcare workers	15.6%	7.3%	9.2%	9.7%	96th	66th of 911
Housing vacancy	15.7%	9.2%	8.5%	10.1%	88th	168th of 909
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.478	0.418	0.444	0.483	80th	92nd of 908
Per capita income	$42,672	$38,458	$40,877	$44,673	57th	257th of 911
Median earnings per worker	$45,556	$44,251	$47,712	$49,666	42nd	550th of 910
Poverty rate	7.5%	8.2%	11.1%	12.5%	28th	523rd of 909
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.9%	22.8%	31.4%	35.7%	26th	413th of 911
Veterans	4%	6.9%	6.5%	6.2%	26th	776th of 911
Foreign-born residents	3.8%	3.4%	5.9%	14.1%	23rd	184th of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40%	30.9%	43.9%	51.1%	16th	339th of 882
Government workers	9.4%	11.1%	14.5%	14.5%	14th	701st of 911
Work from home	5.2%	7.2%	11.3%	15.1%	8th	677th of 911
Diversity index	14.2	15.6	31.4	61.4	7th	412th of 911
Broadband accessWeakness	78%	87.6%	88.9%	91%	3rd	821st of 909
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,607	$67,697	$75,059	$80,734	2nd	888th of 896
Population	159	14,516	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	875th of 911
Population density	4/sq mi	15/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	902nd of 911
Median gross rent	$413	$859	$972	$1,413	1st	765th of 771
Average commuteStrength	14.5 min	16.3 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	1st	860th of 902
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	1.9%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	847th of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	3.8%	5%	8.4%	1st	891st of 911
Residents under 18	5%	22%	22.9%	22%	1st	895th of 911
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	781st of 911

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

30%

55–64

31%

65–74

26%

75+

Median age

67.9

Under 18

65 and over

56.6%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

14.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 91
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 63.7%
Married couples: 58.2%
Living alone: 36.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

50556

$36,607

Kossuth Co.

$67,697

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,672

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.478

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50556

—

Kossuth Co.

$148,300

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50556

$413

Kossuth Co.

$859

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

94%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 108
Owner-occupied: 92.3%
Vacant: 15.7%
Median year built: 1945
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

50%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

22%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

42%

10–19

31%

20–29

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

14.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

28%

Healthcare

16%

Office and admin

11%

Education

Sales

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Agriculture and mining

22%

Education

16%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Wholesale

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Information

Professional and technical services

Construction

Admin, support and management

Other services

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$45,556

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

29.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50556	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,500	$74,888
Service	$45,208	$26,804
Sales and office	$94,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$23,125	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

19%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4%
Households with broadband: 78%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.8%
No internet access: 22%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ledyard
State: Iowa
County: Kossuth County
Center point: 43.4552° N, 94.1967° W
Land area: 37 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Ledyard1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 50556

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
56027	Elmore, MN	5.8 mi	692	$49,954	$57,700
50590	Swea City, IA	6.3 mi	718	$57,639	$64,000
50451	Lakota, IA	7.5 mi	432	$53,750	$53,300
50517	Bancroft, IA	11 mi	833	$61,875	$124,700
56013	Blue Earth, MN	12 mi	4,535	$71,553	$176,900
50424	Buffalo Center, IA	13 mi	1,441	$59,091	$114,500
50514	Armstrong, IA	14 mi	1,117	$73,000	$137,100
50465	Rake, IA	15 mi	190	$42,386	$49,000
56033	Frost, MN	15 mi	411	$83,214	$82,100
56039	Granada, MN	16 mi	880	$84,342	$159,300
50480	Titonka, IA	16 mi	809	$73,333	$90,000
56031	Fairmont, MN	18 mi	11,665	$54,847	$179,300

Questions about 50556

What city is zip code 50556?

50556 is assigned to Ledyard, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50556 in?

50556 is in Kossuth County, Iowa.

What is the population of 50556?

About 159 people live in 50556, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50556 in?

50556 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50556?

The median household income in 50556 is $36,607.

What zip codes are near 50556?

The closest zip codes to 50556 are 56027, 50590, 50451, 50517, 56013.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50556, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.