50142 ZIP Code — Le Grand, IA

Marshall County, Iowa

ZIP code 50142 is located in Le Grand, Iowa, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 0.69 square miles and serves a population of 790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50142

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,208. 50% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50142 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

790
population
0.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50142 ZIP code map
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City Status
Le Grand Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 790
Population density 1,145 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 127
Geography
Land area 0.69 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.0060
Longitude -92.7757
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 45.8% 41.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 30.5% 36.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 20.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

790
Population
1,145
People per sq mi
48.7
Median age
$70,208
Median household income
$38,903
Per capita income
$139,400
Median home value
$694
Median monthly rent
87.1%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
378
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
19
11
5–9
13
26
10–14
31
17
15–19
20
22
20–24
27
24
25–34
30
48
35–44
57
36
45–54
43
33
55–59
40
35
60–64
42
68
65–74
83
19
75–84
23
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814718.6%
18 and over64381.4%
65 and over20025.3%
Median age48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Black or African American 1.5%
Two or more races 1.5%
Other race 1.4%
GroupCount%
White75593.1%
Hispanic or Latino212.6%
Black or African American121.5%
Two or more races121.5%
Other race111.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.8% 41.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 30.5% 36.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 20.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.5% 5.0%
Under $10k 0.5%
$10k–$15k 4.3%
$15k–$25k 7.0%
$25k–$35k 16.7%
$35k–$50k 8.6%
$50k–$75k 15.1%
$75k–$100k 15.4%
$100k–$150k 21.8%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.5%
$10k–$15k4.3%
$15k–$25k7.0%
$25k–$35k16.7%
$35k–$50k8.6%
$50k–$75k15.1%
$75k–$100k15.4%
$100k–$150k21.8%
$150k–$200k6.2%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$70,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%
$50k–$100k 7.1%
$100k–$150k 39.3%
$150k–$200k 30.7%
$200k–$300k 14.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$139,400
Median rent / month$694
Owner occupied87.1%
Renter occupied12.9%
Vacant12.9%
Single-family detached76.8%
Large apartment buildings1.6%
Mobile homes8.5%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.2%
2000–20099.2%
1990–199910.3%
1980–198910.6%
1970–197929.3%
1960–196914.8%
1950–19594.9%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier13.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms35.0%
3 bedrooms39.9%
4 bedrooms16.2%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.5%
1 vehicle34.8%
2 vehicles35.6%
3 or more29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas75.7%
Electricity21.3%
Propane / LP gas1.9%
Wood1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18850.7%
Cohabiting couple318.4%
Male householder, no spouse5414.6%
Female householder, no spouse9826.4%
Households with children under 187620.5%
Households with seniors (65+)15341.2%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.8%11.3%
Married55.3%57.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.3%8.3%
Divorced14.6%23.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 1.0%
HS graduate 39.1%
Some college, no degree 28.9%
Associate's degree 13.4%
Bachelor's degree 9.2%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.3%
Bachelor's or higher14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten86.3%
Elementary school7659.4%
High school3124.2%
College / grad school1310.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%
Manufacturing 19.3%
Transportation & utilities 13.1%
Construction 10.6%
Retail trade 5.9%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%
Public administration 3.7%
Other services 3.5%
Professional & management 2.7%
Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.2%
Service10.9%
Sales & office24.8%
Natural resources & construction10.6%
Production & transportation19.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.5%
Government19.6%
Self-employed5.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.3%
Carpool4.0%
Public transit0.5%
Walk1.2%
Work from home8.5%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)26.8

Poverty

All people 11.0%
Under 18 years 21.2%
18 and over 8.9%
Married-couple families 1.1%
Female-led households 47.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.1%
Retirement income28.3%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP4.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure32.1%
High cholesterol34.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis23.9%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.2%
Binge drinking20.8%
No physical activity25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.0%
Depression17.9%
Fair or poor health11.4%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist69.0%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss10.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans385.9%
Disability%
Any disability14.4%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years13.8%
65 and over25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.9%
Public insurance39.4%
No insurance2.0%
Uninsured under 192.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only75595.6%
Spanish91.2%
Other Indo-European91.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)77498.0%
Born in same state76797.1%
Born in different state70789.5%
Foreign born70.9%
Naturalized citizen162.0%
Not a US citizen1275.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian15519.6%
Polish658.2%
Arab577.2%
AncestryCount%
French546.8%
English232.9%
Dutch40.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.0%
Internet access90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50142

What city is ZIP code 50142 in?

ZIP code 50142 is primarily assigned to Le Grand, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50142 in?

ZIP code 50142 falls within Marshall County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50142 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 50142 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50142 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 50142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 50142 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 50142 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50142?

15% 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 50142 in?

ZIP code 50142 observes the CST timezone.

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