Ames, IA ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Ames, Iowa: 50010, 50014, 50013 and 50012. Together they are home to 72,881 residents in 27,748 households. Median household income ranges from $60,731 in 50014 to $65,398 in 50010.
Ames city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 67,669 |
| Households | 25,785 |
| Median household income | $60,991 |
| Median home value | $277,400 |
| Median age | 23.3 |
| Median rent | $1,023 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 72,881 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 27,748 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,731 (50014) to $65,398 (50010) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $63,125 |
| Homeowners | 45.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 34.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 43 routes, 28,966 homes (2 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Ames: 50010 ($65,398)
- Most residents: 50010 (33,799 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50010 (53.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50010 (17.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 50012 (78.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50012 (19.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 50014 ($336,800)
Every ZIP code in Ames
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50010 | Ames | 33,799 | 14,233 | $65,398 | $253,500 | 53.2% | 17.6% | 28.4% | 25 | 16,198 | 31% of its land; mailing city |
| 50014 | Ames | 32,958 | 13,511 | $60,731 | $336,800 | 36.6% | 15.4% | 33.1% | 18 | 14,337 | 14% of its land; mailing city |
| 50013 | Ames | 4,211 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 77.8% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 50012 | Ames | 1,913 | 4 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 78.5% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Ames when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ames city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ames. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Ames.
Counties
- Story County — 18 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Ames, IA?
- 50010, 50014, 50013 and 50012. A ZIP code is listed for Ames when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ames city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ames.
- What is the population of Ames, IA?
- The Census Bureau counts 67,669 residents inside Ames city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Ames hold 72,881 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Ames, IA?
- $60,991 inside Ames city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $60,731 to $65,398.
- Which Ames ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50010, at $65,398, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Ames, IA?
- For the 2 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 43 carrier routes reaching 28,966 residential and 1,564 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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