ZIP code 50243: Sheldahl, IA
50243 is a ZIP code in Sheldahl, Iowa, mainly in Polk County, part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. About 361 people live here.
- Population
- 361
- Median household income
- $80,938
- Typical home value
- $227,200-1.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 36
- Homeowners
- 93%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 50243 details
| City | Sheldahl |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County (also partly Story County, Boone County) |
| Metro area | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Population density | 451 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 27.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.86456, -93.69674 |
ZIP codes near 50243
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50244 | Slater, IA | 2.5 mi | 1,729 |
| 50226 | Polk City, IA | 4.7 mi | 7,759 |
| 50124 | Huxley, IA | 5.0 mi | 4,859 |
| 50134 | Kelley, IA | 5.3 mi | 770 |
| 50156 | Madrid, IA | 5.9 mi | 4,575 |
| 50007 | Alleman, IA | 6.5 mi | 444 |
| 50109 | Granger, IA | 8.4 mi | 3,309 |
| 50046 | Cambridge, IA | 9.3 mi | 1,554 |
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
Buying a home in 50243?
A typical home in ZIP code 50243 is worth about $227,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $80,938 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 50243
What city is ZIP code 50243?
ZIP code 50243 is in Sheldahl, IA, in Polk County.
What county is ZIP code 50243 in?
50243 is mainly in Polk County, Iowa, and partly in Story County and Boone County.
What is the population of ZIP code 50243?
About 361 people live in ZIP code 50243, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 50243 in?
50243 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.