ZIP code 50261

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 50261 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Van Meter, IA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 50261 ZIP code area.

50261 is the zip code for

Van Meter, IA

Also in this location:
De Soto, IA
Total population
2,211▲
Housing units
879▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
66.25
Density
(people per sq. mile)
33.37▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.64

Demographic data for zip code 50261

Gender:

Male
1,125▲
Female
1,086▲
Median age
Male
38.50
Female
38.20
Gender

Households:

Total households
808▲
Family households
629▲
Nonfamily households
179▲
Average household size
2.74▲
Average family size
3.10▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
879▲
Occupied housing units
808▲
Owner-occupied
681▲
Renter-occupied
127▲
Vacant housing units
71▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
148▲
5 to 9 years
171▲
10 to 14 years
223▲
15 to 19 years
168▲
20 to 24 years
90▲
25 to 34 years
204▲
35 to 44 years
347▲
45 to 54 years
372▲
55 to 59 years
189▲
60 to 64 years
85▲
65 to 74 years
132▲
75 to 84 years
60▲
85 years and over
22▲
Median age
38.40▲
Age

Race:

White
2,159
Hispanic or Latino
9
Black or African American
4
Asian
11
American Indian & Alaska Native
10
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
0
Two or More Races
18
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 50261

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
1,765
Civilian labor force
1,353
Employed
1,315
Unemployed
38
Armed Forces
11
Not in labor force
401
Percent Unemployed
2.8%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,301
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
1,146
Carpooled
107
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
27
Other means
4
Worked at home
17
Mean travel time
23.9 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,315
Management / business / science / arts
597
Service
137
Sales / office
347
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
155
Production / transportation / material moving
79
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,315
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
45
Construction
126
Manufacturing
45
Wholesale trade
32
Retail trade
116
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
52
Information
35
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
304
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
77
Educational services / health care / social assistance
266
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
73
Public administration
51
Other services
93
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,315
Private wage & salary workers
1,060
Government workers
190
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
65
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
823
Less than $10,000
15
$10,000 to $14,999
28
$15,000 to $24,999
56
$25,000 to $34,999
55
$35,000 to $49,999
85
$50,000 to $74,999
83
$75,000 to $99,999
168
$100,000 to $149,999
199
$150,000 to $199,999
92
$200,000 or more
42
Median household income
$89,028
Mean household income
$103,995
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
2.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 50261

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Van Meter Elementary School
520 1st Ave		(515) 996-22213372413.6
Van Meter Jr-sr High School
520 1st Ave		(515) 996-22212571611.5
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Public libraries around Van Meter, IA

NameAddress
Van Meter Public Library
505 Grant
Van Meter, IA 50261
Waukee Public Library
950 Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
West Des Moines Public Library
4000 George M. Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
What Cheer Public Library
308 S Barnes St
What Cheer, IA 50268
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Universities and Colleges around 50261

NameAddressPhone
University of Phoenix-Des Moines6600 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266		(515) 267-8217
Upper Iowa University
1119 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265		(515) 225-1800
Shalom Ministry & Bible College4007 High Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265		(515) 225-6651
Des Moines Area Community College - Other Dmacc Campuses- West5959 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266		(515) 633-2407
Simpson College
3737 Westown Parkway Suite 2E
West Des Moines, IA 50266		(515) 223-8842
Viterbo College4949 Westown Parkway Suite 160
West Des Moines, IA 50266		(515) 224-4811
University of Northern Iowa Studnt Fld Exprnce OFC600 39th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265		(515) 226-8583
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 50261

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Clarke County Hospital
800 South Fillmore Street
Osceola, IA 50213		(641) 342-218448
Dallas County Hospital
610 10th Street
Perry, IA 50220		(515) 465-354733
Madison County Mem Hospital300 Hutchings Street
Winterset, IA 50273		(515) 462-237331
Pella Regional Health Center404 Jefferson Street
Pella, IA 50219		(641) 628-3150156
Skiff Medical Center
204 North Fourth Avenue East
Newton, IA 50208		(641) 792-127352
Story County Hospital & Ltc630 Sixth Street
Nevada, IA 50201		(515) 382-2111164
Woodward Resource Center
Woodward, IA 50276		(515) 438-2600279
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 50261

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Caseys Carry Out Pizza700 Debra Dr
Van Meter, IA 50261		Pizza515-996-2983
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