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ZIP code 50561: Lytton, IA

50561 is a ZIP code in Lytton, Iowa, mainly in Calhoun County. About 585 people live here.

Population
585
Median household income
$67,446
Typical home value
$145,000+11.8% in 12 months
Median rent
$696gross, per month
Median age
31.9
Homeowners
81.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 50561 details

CityLytton
StateIowa
CountyCalhoun County (also partly Sac County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area48.4 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density12 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher24% of adults 25+
Average commute29 minutes
Center coordinates42.41771, -94.85076

Median rent in 50561 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$1,071/mo
2 bedrooms$692/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 50561

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
50551Jolley, IA6.6 mi96
50583Sac City, IA7.0 mi2,288
51433Auburn, IA10.5 mi567
51450Lake View, IA11.1 mi1,619
50579Rockwell City, IA11.2 mi3,034
51449Lake City, IA12.0 mi1,950
50575Pomeroy, IA12.4 mi696
50540Fonda, IA12.5 mi998

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 50561?

A typical home in ZIP code 50561 is worth about $145,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $67,446 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $145,000 homeWhat can a $67,446 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 50561

What city is ZIP code 50561?

ZIP code 50561 is in Lytton, IA, in Calhoun County.

What county is ZIP code 50561 in?

50561 is mainly in Calhoun County, Iowa, and partly in Sac County.

What is the population of ZIP code 50561?

About 585 people live in ZIP code 50561, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 50561 in?

50561 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.