ZIP code 50143: Leighton, IA
50143 is a ZIP code in Leighton, Iowa, mainly in Mahaska County, part of the Oskaloosa, IA micro area. About 538 people live here.
- Population
- 538
- Median household income
- $86,023
- Typical home value
- $296,400+11% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $770gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.8
- Homeowners
- 93.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 50143 details
| City | Leighton |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Mahaska County (also partly Marion County) |
| Metro area | Oskaloosa, IA |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 15 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 17.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.34184, -92.80466 |
ZIP codes near 50143
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50219 | Pella, IA | 7.2 mi | 14,416 |
| 50119 | Harvey, IA | 7.3 mi | 392 |
| 50256 | Tracy, IA | 7.7 mi | 643 |
| 52534 | Beacon, IA | 8.0 mi | 321 |
| 52577 | Oskaloosa, IA | 8.8 mi | 14,585 |
| 52595 | University Park, IA | 10.5 mi | 545 |
| 50207 | New Sharon, IA | 10.7 mi | 2,325 |
| 50044 | Bussey, IA | 10.9 mi | 901 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 50143?
A typical home in ZIP code 50143 is worth about $296,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $86,023 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 50143
What city is ZIP code 50143?
ZIP code 50143 is in Leighton, IA, in Mahaska County.
What county is ZIP code 50143 in?
50143 is mainly in Mahaska County, Iowa, and partly in Marion County.
What is the population of ZIP code 50143?
About 538 people live in ZIP code 50143, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 50143 in?
50143 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.