50261 ZIP Code, Van Meter, IA
50261 is a ZIP code in Van Meter, Iowa — mostly in Madison County (79% of its land), with smaller parts in Dallas County. It covers 65 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50038, 50061 and 50069. 3,399 people live here in 1,122 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $155,278, well above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Van Meter, IA
- County: Madison County
- Land area: 65 sq mi
- Population: 3,399
- Median household income: $155,278
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,399 |
| Households | 1,122 |
| Median household income | $155,278 |
| Income per person | $57,159 |
| Median age | 40.3 |
| Homeowners | 85.9% |
| Median home value | $374,100 |
| Median rent | $1,069 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% |
| Broadband internet | 93.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.6% |
| $10–15K | 0.3% |
| $15–25K | 1.2% |
| $25–35K | 1.1% |
| $35–50K | 3.7% |
| $50–75K | 11.8% |
| $75–100K | 7.4% |
| $100–150K | 17.6% |
| $150–200K | 33.2% |
| $200K+ | 22.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.8% |
| 10–19 | 17.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 4.2% |
| 35–44 | 17.8% |
| 45–54 | 15.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 7.5% |
| 75+ | 4.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 56.1% |
| Owned outright | 28.7% |
| Rented | 13.6% |
| Vacant | 1.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.6% |
| Townhome | 3.2% |
| 2–4 units | 0.5% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.3% |
Businesses in 50261
53 business establishments with 312 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 16
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50038 — West Des Moines city, IA (3.6 mi)
- 50061 — West Des Moines city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 50069 — De Soto city, IA (6.5 mi)
- 50266 — West Des Moines city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 50218 — Patterson city, IA (9 mi)
- 50263 — Waukee city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 50265 — West Des Moines city, IA (10 mi)
- 50229 — Bevington city, IA (10.1 mi)
Areas that include 50261
- Van Meter, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dallas County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Madison County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Madison County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median home value in Madison County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Madison County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of households with children in Madison County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Madison County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Madison County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Madison County
- No. 1 of 6: fastest population growth in Madison County
Mail every home in 50261
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50261, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50261 in?
- 50261 is a Van Meter, IA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside West Des Moines and 3% lies inside Van Meter; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50261 in?
- 50261 is mostly in Madison County (79% of its land), with smaller parts in Dallas County.
- What is the population of 50261?
- About 3,399 people (±581), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,019.
- What is the median household income in 50261?
- $155,278 (±$10,058), 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 50261?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50261 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50261?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50038 (3.6 mi, West Des Moines), 50061 (6.4 mi, West Des Moines), 50069 (6.5 mi, De Soto), 50266 (8.2 mi, West Des Moines), 50218 (9 mi, Patterson) and 50263 (9.2 mi, Waukee).
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