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Ames, IA metro area ZIP codes

The Ames, IA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 11180) covers 2 counties in Iowa and 26 ZIP codes.

ZIP codes
26
Population
126,232
Avg. median income
$74,500population-weighted
Counties
2
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Counties in the Ames, IA area

ZIP codes in the Ames, IA area

ZIP codes in the Ames, IA area
ZIP codeCityCountyPopulationMedian incomeTypical home value
50010AmesStory County33,799$65,398$294,400
50011 PO BoxAmesStory County———
50012AmesStory County1,913——
50013AmesStory County4,211——
50014AmesStory County32,958$60,731$312,800
50031BeaverBoone County51$73,750$56,300
50036BooneBoone County16,154$79,255$210,700
50037 PO BoxBooneBoone County———
50040BoxholmBoone County168$49,375$86,500
50046CambridgeStory County1,554$81,500$330,900
50055CollinsStory County1,102$85,278$272,700
50056ColoStory County1,003$73,333$257,700
50099 PO BoxBooneBoone County———
50105GilbertStory County1,487$130,083$338,800
50124HuxleyStory County4,859$114,904$344,000
50134KelleyStory County770$111,250$348,700
50152LutherBoone County138$93,750$183,300
50154Mc CallsburgStory County394$69,219$238,000
50156MadridBoone County4,575$98,054$285,200
50201NevadaStory County8,320$81,027$247,400
50212OgdenBoone County2,993$81,838$239,400
50223Pilot MoundBoone County236$47,222$181,500
50236RolandStory County1,761$85,046$259,000
50248Story CityStory County4,216$100,864$285,900
50276WoodwardBoone County2,679$91,827$289,600
50278ZearingStory County891$74,306$263,200

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Frequently asked questions

How many ZIP codes are in the Ames, IA metro area?

26 ZIP codes, based on each ZIP code's main county.

Which counties make up the Ames, IA area?

Boone County and Story County.

What is an MSA?

A metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a core city of 50,000+ people plus the surrounding counties tied to it by commuting, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Micropolitan areas have a core of 10,000–50,000. Together they are called core-based statistical areas (CBSAs).