Story County, IA ZIP Codes
18 ZIP codes cover all or part of Story County, Iowa. The Census Bureau counts 100,466 residents in the county, with a median household income of $69,685 and a median home value of $258,700. Median household income ranges from $60,731 in 50014 to $130,083 in 50105. Its largest communities include Ames, Nevada, Huxley, Story City and Roland.
Story County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 100,466 |
| Households | 38,904 |
| Median household income | $69,685 |
| Median home value | $258,700 |
| Median age | 26.9 |
| Median rent | $1,018 |
All 18 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 103,624 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 40,074 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,731 (50014) to $130,083 (50105) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $72,493 |
| Homeowners | 56.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 27.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 59 routes, 35,326 homes (11 of 18 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Story County: 50105 ($130,083)
- Most residents: 50010 (33,799 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50161 (89.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50124 (49.5% 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 Story County
| 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 | 100% of its land |
| 50014 | Ames | 32,958 | 13,511 | $60,731 | $336,800 | 36.6% | 15.4% | 33.1% | 18 | 14,337 | 56% of its land |
| 50201 | Nevada | 8,320 | 3,491 | $81,027 | $193,200 | 75.0% | 28.2% | 14.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50124 | Huxley | 4,859 | 1,639 | $114,904 | $305,200 | 82.1% | 49.5% | 10.3% | 4 | 2,024 | 74% of its land |
| 50248 | Story City | 4,216 | 1,721 | $100,864 | $239,600 | 81.2% | 34.3% | 15.7% | 4 | 2,088 | 54% of its land |
| 50013 | Ames | 4,211 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 77.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50161 | Maxwell | 2,296 | 884 | $98,519 | $256,500 | 89.4% | 26.0% | 7.8% | — | — | 41% of its land |
| 50012 | Ames | 1,913 | 4 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 78.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50236 | Roland | 1,761 | 793 | $85,046 | $198,900 | 85.8% | 29.0% | 11.3% | 1 | 420 | 100% of its land |
| 50244 | Slater | 1,729 | 689 | $120,313 | $250,800 | 86.8% | 28.3% | 5.4% | 1 | 543 | 38% of its land |
| 50046 | Cambridge | 1,554 | 650 | $81,500 | $229,200 | 86.0% | 28.2% | 4.4% | 2 | 494 | 73% of its land |
| 50105 | Gilbert | 1,487 | 591 | $130,083 | $275,400 | 87.6% | 34.3% | 5.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50055 | Collins | 1,102 | 436 | $85,278 | $200,000 | 85.8% | 33.7% | 3.3% | — | — | 65% of its land |
| 50056 | Colo | 1,003 | 464 | $73,333 | $184,500 | 86.2% | 22.2% | 4.7% | 1 | 451 | 100% of its land |
| 50278 | Zearing | 891 | 337 | $74,306 | $193,000 | 83.4% | 33.5% | 15.4% | 1 | 189 | 100% of its land |
| 50134 | Kelley | 770 | 315 | $111,250 | $300,000 | 69.8% | 16.2% | 20.6% | 1 | 287 | 73% of its land |
| 50154 | Mc Callsburg | 394 | 187 | $69,219 | $187,500 | 74.3% | 31.0% | 21.9% | 1 | 97 | 84% of its land |
| 50243 | Sheldahl | 361 | 129 | $80,938 | $184,700 | 93.0% | 41.9% | 8.1% | — | — | 32% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Story 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
- Ames — 67,669 residents · 4 ZIP codes
- Nevada — 6,983 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Huxley — 4,544 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Story City — 3,398 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Roland — 1,559 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Gilbert — 1,381 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cambridge — 803 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Colo — 686 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Zearing — 566 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Collins — 533 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Alleman — 429 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Kelley — 382 residents · 1 ZIP code
- McCallsburg — 326 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Story County — 12 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Story County — 12 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Story County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Story County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Story County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Story County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Story County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Story County — 12 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Story County, IA?
- 50010, 50014, 50201, 50124, 50248, 50013, 50161, 50012, 50236, 50244, 50046, 50105, 50055, 50056, 50278, 50134, 50154 and 50243. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Story County?
- 100,466 residents in 38,904 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Story County?
- $69,685 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $60,731 (50014) to $130,083 (50105).
- Which Story County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50105, at $130,083, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Story County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Story County?
- For the 11 of 18 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 59 carrier routes reaching 35,326 residential and 1,795 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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