ZIP Code 50261
Post Office City: | Van Meter, IA (View All Cities) |
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County: | Dallas County |
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Timezone: | Central (6:14am) |
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Coordinates: | 41.5, -93.9 ZIP (~8 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 50261
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- Primary/preferred city:
- Van Meter, IA
Stats and Demographics for the 50261 ZIP Code
ZIP code 50261 is located in central Iowa and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 50261 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is extremely large. There are also a small number of single adults and a large number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 50261 ZIP code is extremely large compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
2,211 |
|
Population Density |
33 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
879 |
|
Median Home Value |
$175,700 |
|
Land Area |
66.25 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.64 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
808 |
|
Median Household Income |
$84,194 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 38 | | Male Median Age: | 38 | | Female Median Age: | 38 | |
Male | 80 | 87 | 112 | 89 | 57 | 35 | 61 | 74 | 92 | 106 | 89 | 97 | 42 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 8 |
Female | 68 | 84 | 111 | 79 | 33 | 55 | 53 | 93 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 92 | 43 | 35 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 14 |
Total | 148 | 171 | 223 | 168 | 90 | 90 | 114 | 167 | 180 | 194 | 178 | 189 | 85 | 78 | 54 | 32 | 28 | 22 |
Under 5 | 80 | 68 | 148 |
5-9 | 87 | 84 | 171 |
10-14 | 112 | 111 | 223 |
15-19 | 89 | 79 | 168 |
20-24 | 57 | 33 | 90 |
25-29 | 35 | 55 | 90 |
30-34 | 61 | 53 | 114 |
35-39 | 74 | 93 | 167 |
40-44 | 92 | 88 | 180 |
45-49 | 106 | 88 | 194 |
50-54 | 89 | 89 | 178 |
55-59 | 97 | 92 | 189 |
60-64 | 42 | 43 | 85 |
65-69 | 43 | 35 | 78 |
70-74 | 24 | 30 | 54 |
75-79 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
80-84 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
85 Plus | 8 | 14 | 22 |
Male |
1,125 |
51% |
Female |
1,086 |
49% |
Gender
White |
2,167 |
98.0% |
Black Or African American |
4 |
0.2% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
10 |
0.5% |
Asian |
11 |
0.5% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
0 |
0.0% |
Two Or More Races |
19 |
0.9% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 4 | 72 | 154 | 185 | 147 | 71 | 38 | 10 |
Renter | 12 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Total | 16 | 102 | 183 | 210 | 165 | 76 | 43 | 13 |
15-24 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
25-34 | 72 | 30 | 102 |
35-44 | 154 | 29 | 183 |
45-54 | 185 | 25 | 210 |
55-64 | 147 | 18 | 165 |
65-74 | 71 | 5 | 76 |
75-84 | 38 | 5 | 43 |
85 Plus | 10 | 3 | 13 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
508 |
63% |
Single Guardian |
121 |
15% |
Singles |
147 |
18% |
Singles With Roommate |
32 |
4% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
464 |
57% |
Households with Kids |
344 |
43% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 13 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 25 | 27 | 14 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 8 |
Female | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Total | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 43 | 28 | 42 | 51 | 35 | 54 | 41 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 20 | 13 | 13 |
1 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
3 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
5 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
6 | 23 | 9 | 32 |
7 | 17 | 18 | 35 |
8 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
9 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
10 | 25 | 17 | 42 |
11 | 27 | 24 | 51 |
12 | 14 | 21 | 35 |
13 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
14 | 19 | 22 | 41 |
15 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
16 | 21 | 24 | 45 |
17 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
18 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
19 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
20 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 50261 has a small percentage of vacancies.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 50261 were primarily built in the 2000s or 1939 or earlier. Looking at 50261 real estate data, the median home value of $175,700 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly less than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. 50261 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 50261 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 50261 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
For more information, see Van Meter, IA real estate.
In Occupied Housing Units |
2,211 |
100% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0% |
Nursing Facilities |
0 |
0% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
0 |
0% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
535 |
61% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
146 |
17% |
Renter Occupied Households |
127 |
14% |
Households Vacant |
71 |
8% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
14 |
20% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
0 |
0% |
For Sale Only |
23 |
32% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
7 |
10% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
6 |
8% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
21 |
30% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
0 |
0% |
1 Bedroom |
16 |
23% |
2 Bedroom |
21 |
30% |
3+ Bedroom |
33 |
47% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $84,194 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 50261 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. A slightly higher than average number of commuters in 50261 can expect to fall in that range. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
934 |
56% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
463 |
28% |
No Earnings |
268 |
16% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
934 |
56% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
463 |
28% |
No Earnings |
268 |
16% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
1,218 |
97% |
Public transportation |
0 |
0% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
18 |
1% |
Worked at Home |
24 |
2% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
Compared to other ZIPs, 50261 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
27 |
2.0% |
High School Graduate |
612 |
45.2% |
Associate's degree |
208 |
15.4% |
Bachelor's degree |
425 |
31.4% |
Master's degree |
74 |
5.5% |
Professional school degree |
9 |
0.7% |
Doctorate degree |
0 |
0.0% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
636 |
90% |
Enrolled in Private School |
22 |
3% |
Not Enrolled in School |
45 |
6% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 50261
ZIP Code 50261 is in the Van Meter Community School District. There are 2 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 50261.
Van Meter Jr-Sr High School
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Van Meter Community School District
Van Meter Elementary School
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Van Meter Community School District
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