50242 ZIP Code – Searsboro, Iowa
ZIP code 50242 is a very small ZIP code located in Searsboro, Iowa, within Poweshiek County with a population of approximately 478 residents. At $81,625, the median household income here runs near the Iowa average and near the U.S. average. At $140,600, median home values run well below the national average, with 61.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $862, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 92% single-family (decreasing).
An estimated 17.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 15.8%, well below the national average. The median age is 40.9, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 50153, 50171, 50251.
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ZIP 50242 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50242 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 478 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $140k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $862 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.8% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50153 – Lynnville
- 50171 – Montezuma
- 50251 – Sully
- 50207 – New Sharon
- 50112 – Grinnell
- 50137 – Killduff
- 50027 – Barnes City
- 50232 – Reasnor
- 50157 – Malcom
- 50219 – Pella
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50153 | LYNNVILLE | 852 | $69,716 |
| 50171 | MONTEZUMA | 2,440 | $56,406 |
| 50251 | SULLY | 1,478 | $91,875 |
| 50207 | NEW SHARON | 2,313 | $73,800 |
| 50112 | GRINNELL | 11,827 | $61,467 |