50012 ZIP Code — Ames, IA
Story County, Iowa
ZIP code 50012 is located in Ames, Iowa, within Story County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50012
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
2,061
population
0.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50012 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50012
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ames | Acceptable |
| Ames | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50011 Ames (1.2 mi)
50013 Ames (1.3 mi)
50010 Ames (1.8 mi)
50014 Ames (4.4 mi)
50105 Gilbert (5.1 mi)
50201 Nevada (9.1 mi)
50124 Huxley (10.3 mi)
50248 Story City (10.5 mi)
50236 Roland (10.7 mi)
50046 Cambridge (11.2 mi)
50244 Slater (12.5 mi)
50036 Boone (12.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,061 |
| Population density | 6,062 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 169 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0347 |
| Longitude | -93.6198 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 29.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,061
Population
6,062
People per sq mi
19.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$5,601
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
17.6%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
904
15–19
757
213
20–24
178
5
25–34
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 18 and over | 2,054 | 99.7% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black or African American
2%
Other race
1.6%
Asian
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,908 | 90.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 2% |
| Other race | 34 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 21 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 29.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 99.6% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
100.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 100.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,061 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
51.2%
Retail trade
18.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.3%
Professional & management
4.0%
Construction
3.4%
Manufacturing
2.4%
Other services
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Public administration
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 35.5% |
| Sales & office | 15.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 42.5% |
| Government | 57.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 20.0% |
| Carpool | 3.1% |
| Public transit | 3.6% |
| Walk | 61.8% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 9.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| High blood pressure | 13.6% |
| High cholesterol | 8.9% |
| Diabetes | 2.5% |
| Heart disease | 1.6% |
| Stroke | 0.9% |
| Asthma | 14.1% |
| Arthritis | 5.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 25.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 25.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.9% |
| Visited dentist | 46.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 55.1% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 1.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 1.9% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 97.6% |
| Public insurance | 1.7% |
| No insurance | 0.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,061 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,026 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 2,026 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 909 | 44.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 35 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 28 | 80.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 190 | 9.2% |
| French | 99 | 4.8% |
| English | 79 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 49 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 14 | 0.7% |
| Arab | 7 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50012
What city is ZIP code 50012 in?
ZIP code 50012 is primarily assigned to Ames, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50012 in?
ZIP code 50012 falls within Story County, Iowa.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50012?
100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 50012?
ZIP code 50012 has an estimated population of 2,061 residents, with a density of 5,991 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50012 in?
ZIP code 50012 observes the CST timezone.