50143 ZIP Code, Leighton, IA
50143 is a ZIP code in Leighton, Iowa in Mahaska County. It covers 36 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50219, 50119 and 50256. 538 people live here in 206 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $86,023, above the Iowa median of $75,059; 45% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Leighton, IA
- County: Mahaska County
- Land area: 36 sq mi
- Population: 538
- Median household income: $86,023
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 538 |
| Households | 206 |
| Median household income | $86,023 |
| Income per person | $50,467 |
| Median age | 40.8 |
| Homeowners | 93.7% |
| Median home value | $314,600 |
| Median rent | $770 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 45.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.6% |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.5% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 1.0% |
| $35–50K | 3.4% |
| $50–75K | 14.6% |
| $75–100K | 36.4% |
| $100–150K | 8.3% |
| $150–200K | 10.7% |
| $200K+ | 17.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 2.6% |
| 25–34 | 7.2% |
| 35–44 | 16.0% |
| 45–54 | 15.2% |
| 55–64 | 19.9% |
| 65–74 | 6.1% |
| 75+ | 4.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 73.6% |
| Owned outright | 20.5% |
| Rented | 5.9% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 98.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50143
13 business establishments with 65 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50219 — Pella city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 50119 — Harvey city, IA (7.3 mi)
- 50256 (7.7 mi)
- 52534 — Beacon city, IA (8 mi)
- 52577 — Oskaloosa city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 52595 — University Park city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 50207 — New Sharon city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50044 — Bussey city, IA (10.9 mi)
Areas that include 50143
- Leighton, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mahaska County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50143, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50143 in?
- 50143 is a Leighton, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50143 in?
- 50143 is in Mahaska County.
- What is the population of 50143?
- About 538 people (±143), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 568.
- What is the median household income in 50143?
- $86,023 (±$10,605), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50143?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50143 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50143?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50219 (7.2 mi, Pella), 50119 (7.3 mi, Harvey), 50256 (7.7 mi), 52534 (8 mi, Beacon), 52577 (8.8 mi, Oskaloosa) and 52595 (10.5 mi, University Park).
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