ZIP Code 50042 Demographics & Data

Brayton, IA (ZIP Code 50042) Data Profile

Iowa

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 50042

ZIP Code 50042 is associated with the city of Brayton in Iowa (Audubon County) in the U.S. An estimated 16.2% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,124. Approximately 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $52,143. The median age in ZIP Code 50042 is approximately 54.9 years, and 22.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 249.

Population in 50042

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 50042 is 249.

Brayton, IA

The 50042 ZIP Code is associated with Brayton, IA in Audubon County.

Area Codes associated with 50042

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 50042 include 712.

Sunrise / Sunset in 50042

Sunrise: 7:32 am
Sunset: 7:25 pm
Sunrise in 50042 7:32 am
Sunrise in 50042 7:25 pm

Weather forecast for 50042

This Afternoon's forecast for 50042: Partly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Current air quality in 50042

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 50042 Moderate

Internet in 50042

Approximately 90.0% of households in ZIP Code 50042 have a computer, while about 84.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 50042

The gender split in ZIP Code 50042 is an estimated 53.4% male and approximately 46.6% female.

Health Insurance in 50042

Approximately 6.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 50042 (Brayton, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 50042

The median household income in ZIP Code 50042 is $52,143, while the region's mean household income is $55,123. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,124. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50042 of $25,124 is approximately 21.92% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 2.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 72.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 37.5% of the population in 50042 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 50042 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 50042

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 37.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 50042

In ZIP Code 50042, 94.1% of the population graduated high school, while 16.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.2% in this Audubon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 50042

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 39.2%
Some college, no degree 27.0%
Associate's degree 11.8%
Bachelor's degree 8.3%
Graduate or professional degree 7.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 50042

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50042, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 50042 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50042 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 50042

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 50042

Residents of ZIP Code 50042 are older than average. The median age of 54.9 years in ZIP Code 50042 is approximately 44.09% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.1% of the population in 50042 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 50042 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 50042

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 2.8%
5 to 9 years 5.2%
10 to 14 years 3.6%
15 to 19 years 4.4%
20 to 24 years 2.0%
25 to 34 years 7.6%
35 to 44 years 10.0%
45 to 54 years 14.9%
55 to 59 years 20.1%
60 to 64 years 10.0%
65 to 74 years 12.9%
75 to 84 years 2.8%
85 years and over 3.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 50042 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 50042

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 50042 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50042 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50042 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 50042

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 50042

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 50042

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50042, an estimated 48.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.5% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Audubon County region.

Age of Housing in 50042

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 0.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 21.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 48.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 50042

In 50042, 67.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 14.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.0 minutes. Approximately 26.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50042 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 25.5% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 50042 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 50042

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 25.5%
Construction 6.2%
Manufacturing 1.4%
Wholesale trade 3.4%
Retail trade 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.4%
Information 2.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 0.0%
Other services, except public administration 9.7%
Public administration 7.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 50042

In ZIP Code 50042, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Audubon County region.

Language Spoken in 50042

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.7%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 3.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 50042 [6]

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes electricity rates in 50042 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 50042

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 50042 13.28¢/kWh 14.54¢/kWh 7.24¢/kWh
Iowa 12.6¢/kWh 10.26¢/kWh 6.4¢/kWh
United States 17.24¢/kWh 13.63¢/kWh 8.53¢/kWh

Solar Power in 50042

Month ZIP Code 50042 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.9 5.84
Feb 3 6.31
Mar 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.13 7.3
May 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 50042. This visualizes solar power levels in 50042 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.