ZIP Code 50261

Located in Van Meter, IA (Madison County)

ZIP Code 50261 (Van Meter, IA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 3,399 residents (20 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $379,276
  • Average Household Income: $155,278

ZIP code 50261 primarily serves Van Meter, IA in Madison County. An estimated 3,399 people live within this area, with about 20 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 50261, the average price is around $379,276. That makes local housing 109% higher than the Iowa average of $181,254, and 23% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 50261 earns about $155,278 a year. This income is 103% higher than the average family in Iowa ($76,559), and 97% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 3,399
Median Household Income $155,278
Median Home Value $379,276
Median Age 40.3 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$63,656
Labor Force Participation74.7%
Unemployment Rate0.9%
Average Commute Time22.5 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate85.9%
Median Rent$1,069
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units1,122

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityVan Meter
CountyMadison
County FIPS19121
Metro Area (CBSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Combined Area (CSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA
Population Density20.2/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)41.4701, -93.9229
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.33
Dual Income Families73.2%

Marital Status

Married65.3%
Never Married23.7%
Divorced9.8%
Widowed1.3%

Gender

Male47.4%
Female52.6%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)6.4%
Poverty Rate1.8%

Key Population Groups

Veterans4.3%
Disabled Population4.4%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Van Meter

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
50261 Current 3,399 $155,278 $379,276

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