ZIP code 50243
Where is ZIP code 50243?
Sheldahl, Iowa
Polk County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 50243 belongs to Sheldahl, Iowa in Polk County. 50243 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sheldahl post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 515. About 361 people live in the 50243 area, where the median household income is $80,938. The closest ZIP codes are 50244 (Slater, 1.6 mi northeast), 50007 (Alleman, 5.5 mi southeast) and 50124 (Huxley, 5.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 50243 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sheldahl |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Polk County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 515 |
| Coordinates | 41.8571, -93.6973 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 502 |
Population and income in 50243
| Population | 361 · lower than 79% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 450 · higher than 90% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36 years · lower than 85% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $80,938 · higher than 64% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,280 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $184,700 · higher than 64% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 158 |
| Households | 129 (2.8 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 7.0% |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50243. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50243
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50244 | Slater, IA | 1.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 50007 | Alleman, IA | 5.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 50124 | Huxley, IA | 5.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 50134 | Kelley, IA | 6.6 mi N | Standard |
| 50226 | Polk City, IA | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 50156 | Madrid, IA | 7.8 mi W | Standard |
| 50046 | Cambridge, IA | 9.1 mi E | Standard |
| 50152 | Luther, IA | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 50109 | Granger, IA | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 50073 | Elkhart, IA | 10.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 50023 | Ankeny, IA | 10.2 mi S | Standard |
| 50276 | Woodward, IA | 10.8 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50243 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50243
PO BOX 123
SHELDAHL IA 50243
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50243-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50243?
- 50243 is a Sheldahl, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50243 in?
- ZIP code 50243 is in Polk County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50243 in?
- 50243 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50243?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50243 use area code 515.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50243?
- About 361 people live in ZIP code 50243, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50243?
- The median household income in 50243 is $80,938 a year, higher than 64% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- Can I use 50243 for a street address?
- No. 50243 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sheldahl use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50243?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50243 are 50244 (Slater, 1.6 miles), 50007 (Alleman, 5.5 miles), 50124 (Huxley, 5.7 miles) and 50134 (Kelley, 6.6 miles).