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50242

Iowa · 326 residents · 40.5 sq mi
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ZIP 50242 is home to 326 people in Poweshiek County. The poverty rate is 30.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Density works out to 8 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 0%. Median home value sits at $225,000. Among the 8 ZIP codes in Poweshiek County, 50242 ranks 6th by median household income.

$67,104
US average: $82,259
$33,494
US average: $44,673
$225,000
US average: $376,019
18.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
40.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
27.0%
Age 65+
18.1%
62.6%
37.4%
2.22 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(316)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(9)
7
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Poweshiek County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH OF 8HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
50112$67,078
50157$115,000
50171$65,000
52211$73,922
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 50242?

ZIP code 50242 has about 326 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50242?

The typical household in ZIP code 50242 earns about $67,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 50242 expensive?

In ZIP code 50242, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 50242?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 50242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50242?

About 30.4% of people in ZIP code 50242 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024