ZIP Code 50143 is associated with the city of Leighton in Iowa (Mahaska County) in the U.S. An estimated 33.9% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,384. The median age in the 50143 ZIP Code is 51.8 years, with 23.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $78,958, with an estimated 0% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 651.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 50143 is $78,958, while the region's mean household income is $86,494. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,384. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50143 of $34,384 is approximately 6.86% more than the per capita income in Iowa overall of $32,176. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.6% of the population in 50143 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 28.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 50143 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 28.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 28.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.7% |
In ZIP Code 50143, 99.2% of the population graduated high school, while 33.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.6% in this Mahaska County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.8% |
| Associate's degree | 9.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50143, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 50143 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50143 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.8%), followed by Asian (4.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 50143 are older than average. The median age of 51.8 years in ZIP Code 50143 is approximately 35.96% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 50143 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 50143 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 16.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50143 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50143 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50143, an estimated 55.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Mahaska County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 55.3% |
In 50143, 72.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.8 minutes. Approximately 30.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50143 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 50143 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.6% |
| Construction | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 30.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.3% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.9% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 50143, 95.4% 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 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.0% 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 Mahaska County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50143 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50143 | 8.83¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh | 4.29¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 14.23¢/kWh | 10.7¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 50143 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.44 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.21 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.81 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.12 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.9 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.02 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.9 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.95 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.18 | 1.78 | 5.46 |