50261 ZIP Code — Van Meter, IA
Dallas County, Iowa
ZIP code 50261 is located in Van Meter, Iowa, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 64.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50261
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $269,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $140,257.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,866
population
64.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50261 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50261
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50261. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Van Meter | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50038 Booneville (4.1 mi)
50069 De Soto (6.3 mi)
50061 Cumming (8.4 mi)
50072 Earlham (8.8 mi)
50263 Waukee (10.1 mi)
50273 Winterset (10.6 mi)
50229 Prole (10.9 mi)
50160 Martensdale (12 mi)
50003 Adel (12.1 mi)
50325 Clive (12.8 mi)
50211 Norwalk (13.1 mi)
50323 Urbandale (13.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,866 |
| Population density | 44 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 64.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4672 |
| Longitude | -93.9376 |
| 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 | 14.0% | 25.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.3% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 51.0% | 31.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 14.7% | 9.9% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,866
Population
44
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$140,257
Median household income
$49,659
Per capita income
$269,300
Median home value
$882
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
1.6%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
844
Housing units
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
81
Under 5
88
133
5–9
144
124
10–14
133
100
15–19
107
79
20–24
86
74
25–34
79
242
35–44
261
191
45–54
207
106
55–59
115
96
60–64
103
101
65–74
110
35
75–84
37
16
85+
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 861 | 30.0% |
| 18 and over | 2,005 | 70.0% |
| 65 and over | 317 | 11.1% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.4%
Black or African American
0.9%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,803 | 97.4% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 14.0% | 25.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.3% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 51.0% | 31.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 14.7% | 9.9% | 5.0% |
$10k–$15k
0.3%
$15k–$25k
2.3%
$25k–$35k
2.2%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
11.7%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
25.1%
$150k–$200k
22.4%
$200k+
17.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 0.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 22.4% |
| $200k+ | 17.1% |
| Median income | $140,257 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
$200k–$300k
29.3%
$300k–$500k
23.6%
$500k–$1M
17.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,300 |
| Median rent / month | $882 |
| Owner occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter occupied | 14.7% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 94.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 54.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.9% |
| Electricity | 21.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 688 | 72.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 53 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 118 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 86 | 9.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 363 | 38.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 209 | 22.1% |
| Average household size | 3.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.3% | 26.5% |
| Married | 69.6% | 61.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.1%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
27.6%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 30 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 457 | 51.4% |
| High school | 199 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 158 | 17.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Finance & real estate
19.7%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
8.8%
Construction
7.9%
Wholesale trade
7.2%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Public administration
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.3% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 2.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
1.6%
Under 18 years
0.8%
18 and over
1.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
6.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 23.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 7.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 73.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 96 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 3.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.2% |
| Public insurance | 15.8% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,697 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 11 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,840 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 2,831 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,445 | 85.3% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 26 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 26 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 377 | 13.2% |
| French | 279 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 246 | 8.6% |
| Polish | 135 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 96 | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 34 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.0% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50261
What city is ZIP code 50261 in?
ZIP code 50261 is primarily assigned to Van Meter, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50261 in?
ZIP code 50261 falls within Dallas County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50261 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50261 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50261?
The median household income in ZIP code 50261 is $140,257, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 50261?
ZIP code 50261 has an estimated population of 2,866 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50261?
The median home value in ZIP code 50261 is $269,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 50261 in?
ZIP code 50261 observes the CST timezone.