50242 ZIP Code — Searsboro, IA
Poweshiek County, Iowa
ZIP code 50242 is located in Searsboro, Iowa, within Poweshiek County. It covers approximately 40.55 square miles and serves a population of 478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50242
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 $140,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,625.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
478
population
40.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50242 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50242
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Searsboro | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 478 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5588 |
| Longitude | -92.6808 |
| 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 | 32.6% | 43.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 31.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 18.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
478
Population
12
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$81,625
Median household income
$34,626
Per capita income
$140,600
Median home value
$862
Median monthly rent
83.8%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
152
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
7
17
5–9
13
37
10–14
28
6
15–19
5
28
20–24
21
38
25–34
29
36
35–44
28
44
45–54
35
18
55–59
14
16
60–64
12
12
65–74
10
9
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 120 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 358 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 38 | 7.9% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.6%
Black or African American
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 476 | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 43.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 31.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 18.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
3.5%
$35k–$50k
5.8%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
32.4%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 32.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $81,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k–$300k
5.5%
$300k–$500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
9.0%
$1M+
16.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,600 |
| Median rent / month | $862 |
| Owner occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter occupied | 16.2% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 90.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 17.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 49.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 24.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 53.2% |
| Fuel oil | 9.2% |
| Wood | 4.6% |
| No fuel used | 2.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 99 | 57.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 17 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 33 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 24 | 13.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 67 | 38.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 26 | 15.0% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.6% | 18.4% |
| Married | 55.1% | 65.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
45.5%
Some college, no degree
10.7%
Associate's degree
18.5%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
0.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 56 | 62.2% |
| High school | 27 | 30.0% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 3.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
31.6%
Manufacturing
25.1%
Construction
11.6%
Other services
11.6%
Education & healthcare
5.8%
Professional & management
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Information
2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Public administration
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.4% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 11.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 49.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 2.9% |
| Self-employed | 12.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.6% |
| Carpool | 1.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
15.8%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.5% |
| Retirement income | 9.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 15.0% |
| 65 and over | 13.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.5% |
| Public insurance | 26.4% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 463 | 96.9% |
| 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) | 478 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 477 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 433 | 90.6% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 190 | 39.7% |
| Italian | 96 | 20.1% |
| Arab | 32 | 6.7% |
| French | 10 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 9 | 1.9% |
| German | 3 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 1 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50242
What city is ZIP code 50242 in?
ZIP code 50242 is primarily assigned to Searsboro, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50242 in?
ZIP code 50242 falls within Poweshiek County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50242 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50242 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50242?
The median home value in ZIP code 50242 is $140,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 50242?
ZIP code 50242 has an estimated population of 478 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50242?
The median household income in ZIP code 50242 is $81,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50242 in?
ZIP code 50242 observes the CST timezone.