ZIP code 50261: Van Meter, IA
50261 is a ZIP code in Van Meter, Iowa, mainly in Madison County, part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. About 3,399 people live here.
- Population
- 3,399
- Median household income
- $155,278
- Typical home value
- $424,600+1.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,069gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homeowners
- 85.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 50261 details
| City | Van Meter |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison County (also partly Dallas 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 | 64.9 sq mi, plus 0.6 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 52 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.47494, -93.92102 |
ZIP codes near 50261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50038 | Booneville, IA | 3.6 mi | 235 |
| 50061 | Cumming, IA | 6.4 mi | 2,123 |
| 50069 | De Soto, IA | 6.5 mi | 1,109 |
| 50266 | West Des Moines, IA | 8.2 mi | 37,523 |
| 50218 | Patterson, IA | 9.0 mi | 346 |
| 50263 | Waukee, IA | 9.2 mi | 29,611 |
| 50265 | West Des Moines, IA | 10.0 mi | 33,488 |
| 50229 | Prole, IA | 10.1 mi | 1,585 |
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 50261?
A typical home in ZIP code 50261 is worth about $424,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $155,278 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 50261
What city is ZIP code 50261?
ZIP code 50261 is in Van Meter, IA, in Madison County.
What county is ZIP code 50261 in?
50261 is mainly in Madison County, Iowa, and partly in Dallas County.
What is the population of ZIP code 50261?
About 3,399 people live in ZIP code 50261, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 50261 in?
50261 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.