ZIP Code 50143 - Leighton Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50143 is located in Leighton Iowa. Portions of 50143 are also in Black Oak Township and Scott Township (Mahaska County) and Madison Township (Mahaska County). 50143 is entirely within Mahaska County. Regionally, 50143 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50143 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Leighton |
| Primary County | Mahaska County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 546 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50143 Map
50143 Demographics
50143 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50143 is White. The current unemployment level in 50143 is 3.3%.
| Population | 546 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 14 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 222 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $159,440 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.38% |
50143 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 95.38% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50143 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 19 | 4.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 90 | 22.73% |
| High School Diploma | 180 | 45.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 7 | 1.77% |
| GED or Alternate | 31 | 7.83% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 30 | 7.58% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 9.34% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.51% |
50143 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.34433746, -92.79265594 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50143 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Oskaloosa, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 39 Square Miles |
50143 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47f - Rolling Loess Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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