50642 ZIP Code — Holland, IA

Grundy County, Iowa

ZIP code 50642 is located in Holland, Iowa, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 31.33 square miles and serves a population of 498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50642

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 $205,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $102,578. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50642 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

498

population

31.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50642 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50642

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50638 Grundy Center (4.2 mi) 50680 Wellsburg (5.4 mi) 50624 Dike (8.9 mi) 50665 Parkersburg (10.1 mi) 50672 Steamboat Rock (12.6 mi) 50604 Aplington (12.6 mi) 50669 Reinbeck (12.7 mi) 50609 Beaman (13.7 mi) 50660 New Hartford (13.9 mi) 50621 Conrad (14.4 mi) 50627 Eldora (15.7 mi) 50601 Ackley (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	498
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	31.33 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.4341
Longitude	-92.8123
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	32.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	38.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	22.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	11.8%	6.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

498

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$102,578

Median household income

$49,228

Per capita income

$205,300

Median home value

$1,154

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

187

Housing units

20.9%

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	110	22.1%
18 and over	388	77.9%
65 and over	99	19.9%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	492	97.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.2%
Two or more races	6	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	32.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	38.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	22.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	11.8%	6.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 21.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	21.1%
Median income	$102,578

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 48.3%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,300
Median rent / month	$1,154
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	98.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	54.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	26.6%
4 bedrooms	49.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	5.6%
2 vehicles	62.4%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.1%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	80.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	20	9.4%
Households with children under 18	71	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	35.7%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	13.3%
Married	73.2%	75.4%
Separated	2.2%	4.1%
Widowed	2.2%	4.1%
Divorced	2.2%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 23.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	14.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	38.5%
High school	39	33.3%
College / grad school	16	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Retail trade 15.4%

Other services 14.8%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.7%

Professional & management 5.7%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	22.1%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	19.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.7%
Retirement income	14.1%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	23.2%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	9.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.9%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	476	95.6%
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)	498	100.0%
Born in same state	498	100.0%
Born in different state	409	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	8.8%
Polish	33	6.6%
Italian	22	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	4%
Arab	13	2.6%
Dutch	11	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50642

What city is ZIP code 50642 in?

ZIP code 50642 is primarily assigned to Holland, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50642 in?

ZIP code 50642 falls within Grundy County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50642 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50642 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50642 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 50642 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50642?

The median household income in ZIP code 50642 is $102,578, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 50642?

ZIP code 50642 has an estimated population of 498 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50642 in?

ZIP code 50642 observes the CST timezone.