50426 ZIP Code — Carpenter, IA
Mitchell County, Iowa
ZIP code 50426 is located in Carpenter, Iowa, within Mitchell County. It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of 79 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
79
population
0.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50426 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50426
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 79 |
| Population density | 226 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.4078 |
| Longitude | -93.0142 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 75.0% | 40.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 12.5% | 35.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.5% | 21.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
79
Population
226
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$54,844
Median household income
$35,666
Per capita income
$62,500
Median home value
$950
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
34
Housing units
7.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
0
3
5–9
2
2
10–14
2
2
15–19
1
6
20–24
4
3
25–34
3
7
35–44
5
10
45–54
8
3
55–59
2
3
60–64
2
3
65–74
3
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12 | 15.2% |
| 18 and over | 67 | 84.8% |
| 65 and over | 10 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 44.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Two or more races
12.5%
Black or African American
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 85% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 75.0% | 40.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 12.5% | 35.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.5% | 21.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
$10k–$15k
7.3%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
17.1%
$50k–$75k
46.3%
$75k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 7.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 46.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $54,844 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
46.7%
$50k–$100k
36.7%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $62,500 |
| Median rent / month | $950 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
| Single-family detached | 95.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 20.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 29.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.3% |
| Electricity | 7.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 73.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16 | 39.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16 | 39.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9 | 22.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 19.5% |
| Average household size | 1.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.8% | 30.0% |
| Married | 43.6% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 16.7% |
| Divorced | 25.6% | 3.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
14.3%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
37.5%
Associate's degree
3.6%
Bachelor's degree
7.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 50.0% |
| High school | 2 | 12.5% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 37.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
37.5%
Education & healthcare
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Retail trade
8.9%
Professional & management
8.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Public administration
5.4%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.0% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 10.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 33.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.8% |
| Government | 21.4% |
| Self-employed | 1.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.9% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 9.3% |
| Work from home | 1.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
3.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 4.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 18.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.5% |
| 65 and over | 10.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.3% |
| Public insurance | 29.1% |
| No insurance | 1.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 78 | 98.7% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 79 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 79 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 57 | 72.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 19 | 24.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.9% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50426
What city is ZIP code 50426 in?
ZIP code 50426 is primarily assigned to Carpenter, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50426 in?
ZIP code 50426 falls within Mitchell County, Iowa.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50426?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50426?
The median home value in ZIP code 50426 is $62,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 50426?
ZIP code 50426 has an estimated population of 79 residents, with a density of 225 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50426?
The median household income in ZIP code 50426 is $54,844, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50426 in?
ZIP code 50426 observes the CST timezone.