50842 ZIP Code — Cromwell, IA
Union County, Iowa
ZIP code 50842 is located in Cromwell, Iowa, within Union County. It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of 73 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
73
population
0.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50842 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50842
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cromwell | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 73 |
| Population density | 281 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 175 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0424 |
| Longitude | -94.4619 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 64.7% | 48.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.5% | 31.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.8% | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
73
Population
281
People per sq mi
62.5
Median age
$53,125
Median household income
$31,800
Per capita income
$92,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.7%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
41
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
1
5–9
2
2
10–14
3
2
15–19
2
1
25–34
1
1
35–44
2
4
45–54
5
2
55–59
2
5
60–64
6
7
65–74
8
7
75–84
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 59 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 30 | 41.1% |
| Median age | 62.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
Other race
2.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 2 | 2.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 64.7% | 48.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.5% | 31.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.8% | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
15.8%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
34.2%
$75k–$100k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 34.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| Median income | $53,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.2%
$50k–$100k
36.1%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
13.9%
$300k–$500k
5.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 94.7% |
| Renter occupied | 5.3% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
| Single-family detached | 86.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% |
| Electricity | 26.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 65.8% |
| Wood | 5.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 55.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 18.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 24 | 63.2% |
| Average household size | 1.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 12.9% | 6.3% |
| Married | 61.3% | 71.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 25.8% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
28.8%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
10.2%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 7 | 58.3% |
| High school | 4 | 33.3% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.0%
Transportation & utilities
20.7%
Construction
13.8%
Public administration
13.8%
Other services
10.3%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Retail trade
3.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 17.2% |
| Service | 24.1% |
| Sales & office | 27.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.4% |
| Production & transportation | 27.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 27.6% |
| Government | 58.6% |
| Self-employed | 13.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.0% |
| Carpool | 24.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.5% |
| Retirement income | 52.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 25.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9 | 15.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.8% |
| Public insurance | 52.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 71 | 97.3% |
| 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) | 73 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 72 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 60 | 82.2% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8 | 11% |
| Arab | 8 | 11% |
| French | 5 | 6.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 1 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.1% |
| Internet access | 89.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50842
What city is ZIP code 50842 in?
ZIP code 50842 is primarily assigned to Cromwell, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50842 in?
ZIP code 50842 falls within Union County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50842 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 50842 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 50842 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 50842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 50842 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 50842 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50842?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 50842 in?
ZIP code 50842 observes the CST timezone.