ZIP code 50006
Where is ZIP code 50006?
Alden, Iowa
Hardin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50006 belongs to Alden, Iowa in Hardin County. 50006 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 515 and 641. About 1,437 people live in the 50006 area, where the median household income is $69,783. The closest ZIP codes are 50126 (Iowa Falls, 5.8 mi east), 50227 (Popejoy, 5.9 mi north) and 50043 (Buckeye, 6.9 mi south).
| ZIP code | 50006 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alden |
| Also accepted | Buckeye |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Hardin County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 515, 641 |
| Coordinates | 42.5179, -93.3841 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 500 |
Population and income in 50006
| Population | 1,437 · higher than 63% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · lower than 77% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.2 years · higher than 53% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $69,783 · lower than 61% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,413 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $121,200 · lower than 73% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $632 a month |
| Housing units | 730 |
| Households | 612 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 26% |
| Land area | 124.22 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50006. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50006
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50126 | Iowa Falls, IA | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 50227 | Popejoy, IA | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
| 50043 | Buckeye, IA | 6.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 50271 | Williams, IA | 8.4 mi W | Standard |
| 50041 | Bradford, IA | 10.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 50259 | Gifford, IA | 11.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 50071 | Dows, IA | 11.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 50230 | Radcliffe, IA | 13.5 mi S | Standard |
| 50034 | Blairsburg, IA | 14.1 mi W | Standard |
| 50431 | Coulter, IA | 15.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 50122 | Hubbard, IA | 15.6 mi S | Standard |
| 50101 | Galt, IA | 16.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50006 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50006
123 MAIN ST
ALDEN IA 50006
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BUCKEYE as the city name for 50006. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50006-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50006?
- 50006 is a Alden, Iowa ZIP code. Buckeye is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 50006 in?
- ZIP code 50006 is in Hardin County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50006 in?
- 50006 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50006?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50006 use area codes 515 and 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50006?
- About 1,437 people live in ZIP code 50006, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50006?
- The median household income in 50006 is $69,783 a year, lower than 61% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50006?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50006 are 50126 (Iowa Falls, 5.8 miles), 50227 (Popejoy, 5.9 miles), 50043 (Buckeye, 6.9 miles) and 50271 (Williams, 8.4 miles).