ZIP Code 50242 - Searsboro Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50242 is located in Searsboro Iowa. Portions of 50242 are also in Sugar Creek Township (Poweshiek County) and Union Township (Poweshiek County) and Washington Township (Poweshiek County). 50242 is entirely within Poweshiek County. Regionally, 50242 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50242 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Searsboro |
| Primary County | Poweshiek County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 478 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50242 Map
50242 Demographics
50242 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 50242 is White. The current unemployment level in 50242 is 3.3%.
| Population | 478 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.98% |
| Population Density | 11 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 164 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $163,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.81% |
50242 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 517 | 99.81% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50242 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 20 | 7.69% |
| Bachelor Degree | 50 | 19.23% |
| High School Diploma | 82 | 31.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 3.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 4 | 1.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 58 | 22.31% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 11.54% |
| Masters Degree | 8 | 3.08% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50242 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.56088257, -92.69258118 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50242 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 43 Square Miles |
50242 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47f - Rolling Loess Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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