ZIP Code 50242 Demographics

Poweshiek County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50242 compared to county averages.

Total Population

478

↓ 97.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$81,625

↑ +33.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$140,600

↓ 19.0% vs county

Median Age

35.4 yrs

↑ 13.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50242 compares to Poweshiek County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50242 $82k Poweshiek $61k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50242 $141k Poweshiek $174k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

22.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

83.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$862

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50242 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$140,600
Down Payment (20%)$28,120
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$893P&I: $711 | Tax: $141 | Ins: $41
Rent (Local Median)
$862
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $31/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50242, sorted by distance.

50153 5.7 mi away jasper county 50171 8.9 mi away poweshiek county 50112 11.7 mi away poweshiek county 50157 14.3 mi away poweshiek county 52327 57.9 mi away washington county 52201 61.5 mi away washington county 52755 65.6 mi away johnson county

About Poweshiek County

Poweshiek County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 18,608. The county's median household income is $61,192 and median home value is $173,600. ZIP code 50242 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Poweshiek County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.