ZIP code 50242
Where is ZIP code 50242?
Searsboro, Iowa
Poweshiek County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50242 belongs to Searsboro, Iowa in Poweshiek County. 50242 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 641. About 326 people live in the 50242 area, where the median household income is $67,104. The closest ZIP codes are 50153 (Lynnville, 4.6 mi west), 50207 (New Sharon, 7.1 mi south) and 50251 (Sully, 7.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 50242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Searsboro |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Poweshiek County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 41.5656, -92.6987 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 502 |
Population and income in 50242
| Population | 326 · lower than 81% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 90% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.4 years · lower than 75% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 63% / 37% |
| Median household income | $67,104 · lower than 66% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,494 |
| Below the poverty line | 30% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $225,000 · higher than 79% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $856 a month |
| Housing units | 165 |
| Households | 147 (2.22 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 62% / 38% |
| Land area | 40.55 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50153 | Lynnville, IA | 4.6 mi W | Standard |
| 50207 | New Sharon, IA | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 50251 | Sully, IA | 7.6 mi W | Standard |
| 50171 | Montezuma, IA | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 50137 | Killduff, IA | 11 mi W | Standard |
| 50112 | Grinnell, IA | 12.3 mi N | Standard |
| 50027 | Barnes City, IA | 13 mi SE | Standard |
| 50143 | Leighton, IA | 15 mi S | Standard |
| 50135 | Kellogg, IA | 15.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 50219 | Pella, IA | 15.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 50157 | Malcom, IA | 16.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 50232 | Reasnor, IA | 16.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50242
123 MAIN ST
SEARSBORO IA 50242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50242?
- 50242 is a Searsboro, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50242 in?
- ZIP code 50242 is in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50242 in?
- 50242 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50242 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50242?
- About 326 people live in ZIP code 50242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50242?
- The median household income in 50242 is $67,104 a year, lower than 66% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50242 are 50153 (Lynnville, 4.6 miles), 50207 (New Sharon, 7.1 miles), 50251 (Sully, 7.6 miles) and 50171 (Montezuma, 9 miles).