Madison County, IA ZIP Codes
13 ZIP codes cover all or part of Madison County, Iowa. The Census Bureau counts 16,926 residents in the county, with a median household income of $90,855 and a median home value of $245,100. Median household income ranges from $82,633 in 50273 to $155,278 in 50261. Its largest communities include West Des Moines, Norwalk, Winterset, Van Meter and Earlham.
Madison County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,926 |
| Households | 6,696 |
| Median household income | $90,855 |
| Median home value | $245,100 |
| Median age | 40.6 |
| Median rent | $1,036 |
All 13 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 25,227 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,562 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $82,633 (50273) to $155,278 (50261) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $105,693 |
| Homeowners | 83.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 8 routes, 2,798 homes (5 of 13 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Madison County: 50261 ($155,278)
- Most residents: 50273 (8,950 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50061 (96.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50229 (47.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 50273 (14.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50229 (38.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 50061 ($533,800)
Every ZIP code in Madison County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50273 | Winterset | 8,950 | 3,659 | $82,633 | $219,400 | 74.9% | 31.0% | 14.2% | — | — | 99% of its land |
| 50261 | Van Meter | 3,399 | 1,122 | $155,278 | $374,100 | 85.9% | 36.5% | 4.7% | — | — | 79% of its land |
| 50072 | Earlham | 2,979 | 1,148 | $111,250 | $303,900 | 85.5% | 37.6% | 6.8% | 2 | 1,038 | 75% of its land |
| 50240 | Saint Charles | 2,393 | 861 | $107,563 | $305,800 | 86.8% | 25.3% | 7.4% | 2 | 951 | 51% of its land |
| 50061 | Cumming | 2,123 | 728 | $130,714 | $533,800 | 96.7% | 27.2% | 3.5% | — | — | 52% of its land |
| 50229 | Prole | 1,585 | 551 | $123,164 | $416,700 | 95.6% | 47.4% | 9.5% | — | — | 49% of its land |
| 50070 | Dexter | 1,221 | 521 | $92,083 | $213,300 | 84.3% | 23.2% | 4.5% | 2 | 541 | 40% of its land |
| 50257 | Truro | 914 | 309 | $94,375 | $226,200 | 89.0% | 40.8% | 13.1% | — | — | 76% of its land |
| 50149 | Lorimor | 883 | 306 | $59,167 | $136,200 | 82.4% | 32.0% | 5.7% | — | — | 51% of its land |
| 50218 | Patterson | 346 | 135 | $82,969 | $111,100 | 88.9% | 48.1% | 5.5% | 1 | 83 | 100% of its land |
| 50222 | Peru | 328 | 167 | $100,568 | $269,200 | 95.8% | 9.0% | 0.9% | 1 | 212 | 97% of its land |
| 50155 | Macksburg | 94 | 49 | $33,125 | $95,000 | 83.7% | 24.5% | 0.0% | — | — | 93% of its land |
| 50033 | Bevington | 12 | 6 | $56,250 | — | 66.7% | 33.3% | 25.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Madison County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- West Des Moines — 71,083 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Norwalk — 14,183 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Winterset — 5,416 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Van Meter — 1,628 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Earlham — 1,528 residents · 1 ZIP code
- De Soto — 1,041 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- St. Charles — 914 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Dexter — 620 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Martensdale — 569 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cumming — 545 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Truro — 518 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Patterson — 346 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lorimor — 319 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Diamondhead Lake — 285 residents · 1 ZIP code
- East Peru — 92 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Macksburg — 56 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bevington — 15 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Madison County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Madison County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Madison County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Madison County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Madison County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Madison County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Madison County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Madison County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Madison County, IA?
- 50273, 50261, 50072, 50240, 50061, 50229, 50070, 50257, 50149, 50218, 50222, 50155 and 50033. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Madison County?
- 16,926 residents in 6,696 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Madison County?
- $90,855 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $82,633 (50273) to $155,278 (50261).
- Which Madison County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50261, at $155,278, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Madison County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Madison County?
- For the 5 of 13 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 8 carrier routes reaching 2,798 residential and 27 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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