ZIP code 50262
Where is ZIP code 50262?
Van Wert, Iowa
Decatur County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50262 belongs to Van Wert, Iowa in Decatur County. 50262 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 641. About 263 people live in the 50262 area, where the median household income is $81,875. The closest ZIP codes are 50264 (Weldon, 3.6 mi east), 50067 (Decatur, 6.9 mi south) and 50108 (Grand River, 8.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 50262 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Van Wert |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Decatur County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 40.8645, -93.8073 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 502 |
Population and income in 50262
| Population | 263 · lower than 84% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 93% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.3 years · higher than 93% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $81,875 · higher than 66% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,749 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $83,800 · lower than 93% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $775 a month |
| Housing units | 148 |
| Households | 133 (1.98 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.0% |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50262. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50262
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50264 | Weldon, IA | 3.6 mi E | Standard |
| 50067 | Decatur, IA | 6.9 mi S | Standard |
| 50108 | Grand River, IA | 8.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 50144 | Leon, IA | 9.4 mi S | Standard |
| 50213 | Osceola, IA | 11.6 mi N | Standard |
| 50103 | Garden Grove, IA | 12.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 50275 | Woodburn, IA | 14 mi NE | Standard |
| 50174 | Murray, IA | 14.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 50074 | Ellston, IA | 14.5 mi W | Standard |
| 50123 | Humeston, IA | 15.6 mi E | Standard |
| 50065 | Davis City, IA | 15.9 mi S | Standard |
| 50254 | Thayer, IA | 16.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50262 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50262
123 MAIN ST
VAN WERT IA 50262
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50262-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50262?
- 50262 is a Van Wert, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50262 in?
- ZIP code 50262 is in Decatur County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50262 in?
- 50262 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50262?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50262 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50262?
- About 263 people live in ZIP code 50262, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50262?
- The median household income in 50262 is $81,875 a year, higher than 66% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50262?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50262 are 50264 (Weldon, 3.6 miles), 50067 (Decatur, 6.9 miles), 50108 (Grand River, 8.5 miles) and 50144 (Leon, 9.4 miles).