50143 ZIP Code — Leighton, IA

Mahaska County, Iowa

ZIP code 50143 is located in Leighton, Iowa, within Mahaska County. It covers approximately 35.54 square miles and serves a population of 546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50143

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 $216,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($80,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50143 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

546

population

35.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50143 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50143

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leighton	Acceptable
Leighton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52534 Beacon (6.1 mi) 52577 Oskaloosa (7.2 mi) 50219 Pella (8.4 mi) 50256 Tracy (8.5 mi) 50119 Harvey (8.8 mi) 50207 New Sharon (10.4 mi) 50044 Bussey (10.6 mi) 52553 Eddyville (13.5 mi) 50116 Hamilton (15 mi) 52543 Cedar (15.3 mi) 52586 Rose Hill (15.7 mi) 50153 Lynnville (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	546
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	35.54 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	41.3341
Longitude	-92.7695
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.5%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	54.0%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

546

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$80,625

Median household income

$49,866

Per capita income

$216,300

Median home value

$627

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

177

Housing units

31.6%

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	91	16.7%
18 and over	455	83.3%
65 and over	73	13.4%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Asian 2.2%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	523	95.8%
Asian	12	2.2%
Two or more races	11	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.5%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	54.0%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 35.4%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	35.4%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$80,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 19.8%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,300
Median rent / month	$627
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	97.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	55.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	8.7%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	44.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.0%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	55.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.7%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	50.7%
Wood	13.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	71	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	7.0%
Households with children under 18	56	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	21.0%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.7%	9.3%
Married	61.0%	67.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.3%
Divorced	25.3%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 19.4%

Bachelor's degree 29.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.5%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	67.1%
High school	13	18.6%
College / grad school	10	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.8%

Manufacturing 23.8%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Construction 8.3%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Professional & management 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	3.6%
Sales & office	32.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	15.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.9%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	6.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	530	97.1%
Spanish	10	1.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	530	97.1%
Born in same state	530	97.1%
Born in different state	438	80.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	2.9%
Not a US citizen	14	87.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	224	41%
French	82	15%
Italian	60	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	2.9%
Arab	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50143

What city is ZIP code 50143 in?

ZIP code 50143 is primarily assigned to Leighton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50143 in?

ZIP code 50143 falls within Mahaska County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50143 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 50143 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 50143?

ZIP code 50143 has an estimated population of 546 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50143?

The median home value in ZIP code 50143 is $216,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50143?

The median household income in ZIP code 50143 is $80,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50143 in?

ZIP code 50143 observes the CST timezone.