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Kossuth County, IA
16 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Kossuth County, Iowa.
Population
14,516
Land area
973sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Kossuth County
Kossuth County at a glance
- Kossuth County is 74% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,697, 10% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,300 (29% below Iowa) and median rent is $859 a month.
- Its largest cities are Algona (5,377), Bancroft (626) and Swea City (591).
Local data for Kossuth County, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kossuth County, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,697
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$148,300
Prices +2.0% in a year
Median rent
$859/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,731), Irish Americans (1,700), Norwegian Americans (1,330).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 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
PPP loans
$75.8M
2,541 loans, 7,553 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$61.55K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Kossuth County, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kossuth County, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
727
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kossuth County, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Kossuth County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Kossuth County, IA?
- Algona is the largest city or town in Kossuth County, with about 5,377 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Kossuth County?
- Kossuth County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 50451, 50480, 50483, 50511, 50517.
- What is the population of Kossuth County, IA?
- About 14,516 people live in Kossuth County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Kossuth County?
- Kossuth County borders Martin County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Wright County, Hancock County, Winnebago County, Humboldt County, Emmet County, Palo Alto County, Pocahontas County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023