Kossuth County GIS Maps
Kossuth County, Iowa, has 14,828 residents and covers 972.7 square miles. The population declined 4.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Kossuth County is 19109.
Algona is the county's largest population center. Kossuth County also includes 12 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 52 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kossuth County Trends
- Population
- 14,828▾
- Median Home Value
- $135,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,057▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Kossuth County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kossuth County Population
Kossuth County had 14,828 residents in 2020. That was 4.6% lower than in 2010. Kossuth County had 2,335 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 15 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Algona, Bancroft and Whittemore.
Population Trend in Kossuth County IA
Kossuth County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kossuth County Zip Codes
Kossuth County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Algona (50511), Bancroft (50517) and Whittemore (50598). Algona is the largest zip by population, with about 7,061 residents or 48% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 60% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kossuth County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50511 | Algona | 7,061 | ▾ -1.1% |
| 50517 | Bancroft | 956 | ▾ -9% |
| 50598 | Whittemore | 940 | ▴ 3.1% |
| 50480 | Titonka | 879 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 50590 | Swea City | 860 | ▾ -2.2% |
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Kossuth County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kossuth County Demographics
Kossuth County has a median age of 45, which makes the county a little older than Iowa overall. About 22.3% of residents are under 18, while 25% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kossuth County IA
Median Age
45
Under 18
22.3%
Age 65+
25%
Bachelor's+
22.2%
Kossuth County School Districts
Kossuth County is served by 6 public school districts with 3,057 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Algona Community, North Iowa Community and West Bend-Mallard Community. Those three districts account for about 81% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kossuth County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona Community School District | 1,583 | 51.8% | ▴ 1.5% |
| North Iowa Community School District | 466 | 15.2% | ▴ 0.2% |
| West Bend-Mallard Community School District | 422 | 13.8% | ▴ 1.9% |
| North Union Community School District | 300 | 9.8% | ▾ -3.5% |
| North Kossuth Community School District | 241 | 7.9% | ▾ -6.6% |
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Kossuth County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kossuth County Housing & Real Estate
Kossuth County has a median home value of $135,100 and a median gross rent of $859. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Iowa median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $176,500 and homes spent about 97 days on the market.
Kossuth County Housing Mix
Kossuth County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kossuth County Housing Trends
Kossuth County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kossuth County, IA
Kossuth County has 811 business listings across 294 categories. The largest categories in Kossuth County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (35, 4.3%), Auto Repair (16, 2.0%), and Beauty Salons (15, 1.8%). The full Kossuth County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kossuth County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kossuth County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 35 | 4.3% |
| Auto Repair | 16 | 2.0% |
| Beauty Salons | 15 | 1.8% |
| Gas Stations | 14 | 1.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 | 1.7% |
| Agricultural Service | 13 | 1.6% |
| Libraries | 13 | 1.6% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 11 | 1.4% |
| Restaurants | 11 | 1.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 11 | 1.4% |
Kossuth County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Algona | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Algona |
| Erpelding, Voigt and Co. | Accountant | Algona |
| Everything Zen Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Algona |
| Hog Slat, Inc. | Agricultural Service | Algona |
| I & B Ag Supply | Agriculture | Swea City |
| Algona Airport | Airport | Algona |
| Algona Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Algona |
| Pitchers | American Restaurants | Whittemore |
| Kossuth County Tails of Hope Rescue | Animal Rescue Service | Algona |
| The Antique Home Store | Antique Store | Algona |
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Kossuth County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kossuth County Basemaps
Kossuth County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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