50261 ZIP Code – Van Meter, Iowa
ZIP code 50261 is a small ZIP code located in Van Meter, Iowa, within Dallas County with a population of approximately 2,866 residents. At $140,257, the median household income here runs well above the Iowa average and well above the U.S. average. Median home values of $269,300 are near the national average, with 85.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $882 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 98% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 0.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 1.5% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 41.3%, well above the national average. The median age is 40.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50038, 50069, 50061.
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ZIP 50261 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50261 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,866 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $140k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $269k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $882 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.3 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.3% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50038 – Booneville
- 50069 – De Soto
- 50061 – Cumming
- 50266 – West Des Moines
- 50218 – Patterson
- 50263 – Waukee
- 50229 – Prole
- 50033 – Bevington
- 50072 – Earlham
- 50265 – West Des Moines
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50038 | BOONEVILLE | 247 | $69,844 |
| 50069 | DE SOTO | 1,009 | $89,375 |
| 50061 | CUMMING | 2,310 | $146,250 |
| 50266 | WEST DES MOINES | 35,508 | $83,166 |
| 50218 | PATTERSON | 305 | $70,000 |