ZIP code 50009
Where is ZIP code 50009?
Altoona, Iowa
Polk County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50009 belongs to Altoona, Iowa in Polk County. 50009 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 code 515. About 22,886 people live in the 50009 area, where the median household income is $88,447. The closest ZIP codes are 50317 (Des Moines, 3.8 mi southwest), 50032 (Berwick, 3.9 mi west) and 50035 (Bondurant, 3.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 50009 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Altoona |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Polk County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 515 |
| Coordinates | 41.6475, -93.4724 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 500 |
Population and income in 50009
| Population | 22,886 · higher than 96% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 820 · higher than 93% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37 years · lower than 82% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $88,447 · higher than 77% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,085 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $278,300 · higher than 90% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,232 a month |
| Housing units | 9,394 |
| Households | 9,077 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 30% |
| Land area | 27.89 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50009. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50009
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50317 | Des Moines, IA | 3.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 50032 | Berwick, IA | 3.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 50035 | Bondurant, IA | 3.9 mi N | Standard |
| 50327 | Pleasant Hill, IA | 5 mi SW | Standard |
| 50169 | Mitchellville, IA | 5.4 mi E | Standard |
| 50301 | Des Moines, IA | 5.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 50302 | Des Moines, IA | 5.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 50303 | Des Moines, IA | 5.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 50304 | Des Moines, IA | 5.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 50305 | Des Moines, IA | 5.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 50306 | Des Moines, IA | 5.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 50308 | Des Moines, IA | 5.4 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50009 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50009
123 MAIN ST
ALTOONA IA 50009
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Adventureland Estates and Ivy: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50009-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50009?
- 50009 is a Altoona, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50009 in?
- ZIP code 50009 is in Polk County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50009 in?
- 50009 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50009?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50009 use area code 515.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50009?
- About 22,886 people live in ZIP code 50009, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50009?
- The median household income in 50009 is $88,447 a year, higher than 77% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50009?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50009 are 50317 (Des Moines, 3.8 miles), 50032 (Berwick, 3.9 miles), 50035 (Bondurant, 3.9 miles) and 50327 (Pleasant Hill, 5 miles).