50042 ZIP Code — Brayton, IA

Audubon County, Iowa

ZIP code 50042 is located in Brayton, Iowa, within Audubon County. It covers approximately 33.14 square miles and serves a population of 200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50042

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,250. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50042 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

200

population

33.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brayton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50076 Exira (4 mi) 51531 Elk Horn (8.5 mi) 50020 Anita (9.9 mi) 50022 Atlantic (10.7 mi) 51552 Marne (10.9 mi) 51543 Kimballton (11 mi) 50274 Wiota (13.3 mi) 50002 Adair (13.6 mi) 50025 Audubon (13.9 mi) 51577 Walnut (16.4 mi) 51544 Lewis (18.1 mi) 51537 Harlan (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	200
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	33.14 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.5372
Longitude	-94.9163
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	51.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	48.6%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	11.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

200

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$76,250

Median household income

$30,973

Per capita income

$120,000

Median home value

$1,275

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

101

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	25	12.5%
18 and over	175	87.5%
65 and over	46	23.0%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	190	90.5%
Hispanic or Latino	10	4.8%
Two or more races	10	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	51.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	48.6%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	11.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 21.0%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$75k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	21.0%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$75k–$100k	23.5%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$76,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,000
Median rent / month	$1,275
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	92.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	50.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	21.8%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	11.1%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	56.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.7%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	24.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	17	21.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	7	8.6%
Households with children under 18	14	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	34.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	2.6%
Married	53.5%	72.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.1%	1.3%
Divorced	14.1%	23.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	5.3%
Elementary school	2	5.3%
High school	22	57.9%
College / grad school	12	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Agriculture & mining 20.0%

Public administration 11.8%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Construction 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Retail trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.8%

Professional & management 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 20.0%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	190	95.0%
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)	200	100.0%
Born in same state	200	100.0%
Born in different state	160	80.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	58	29%
French	28	14%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	5%
Arab	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	93.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50042

What city is ZIP code 50042 in?

ZIP code 50042 is primarily assigned to Brayton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50042 in?

ZIP code 50042 falls within Audubon County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50042 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50042 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50042 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 50042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 50042 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 50042 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50042?

The median home value in ZIP code 50042 is $120,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50042 in?

ZIP code 50042 observes the CST timezone.