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Bancroft, IA
City in Kossuth County, Iowa.
Population
626
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,110
ZIP codes
0
Bancroft and its ZIP codes
Bancroft at a glance
- Bancroft is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,000, 20% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,700 (42% below Iowa) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Bancroft, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bancroft, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,000
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (331), Irish Americans (70), Norwegian Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kossuth County. PPP loans are for Bancroft.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,948
6,481 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,674
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $8,803 per person
How people get to work
Bancroft, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bancroft, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
727
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bancroft, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Bancroft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurtCity | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Lone RockCity | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Swea CityCity | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| LakotaCity | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| LedyardCity | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| TitonkaCity | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| FentonCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RingstedCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| ArmstrongCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| AlgonaCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| Buffalo CenterCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WodenCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Elmore, MNCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| SextonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| WesleyCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| St. BenedictCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bancroft, IA in?
- Bancroft is in Kossuth County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Bancroft, IA?
- About 626 people live in Bancroft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bancroft?
- Nearby places include Burt (6.4 mi), Lone Rock (7.4 mi), Swea City (7.7 mi), Lakota (8.4 mi), Ledyard (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023