ZIP code 50265
Where is ZIP code 50265?
West Des Moines, Iowa
Polk County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50265 belongs to West Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. 50265 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 33,488 people live in the 50265 area, where the median household income is $85,915. The closest ZIP codes are 50325 (Clive, 1.8 mi north), 50324 (Windsor Heights, 2.2 mi northeast) and 50266 (West Des Moines, 2.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 50265 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Des Moines |
| Also accepted | W Des Moines, Wdm |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Polk County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 515 |
| Coordinates | 41.5805, -93.7447 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 502 |
Population and income in 50265
| Population | 33,488 · higher than 99% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,735 · higher than 97% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.4 years · lower than 79% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $85,915 · higher than 73% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,470 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 52% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $281,800 · higher than 91% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,106 a month |
| Housing units | 15,433 |
| Households | 14,769 (2.25 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 19.3 sq mi (plus 0.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50265. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50265
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50325 | Clive, IA | 1.8 mi N | Standard |
| 50324 | Windsor Heights, IA | 2.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 50266 | West Des Moines, IA | 2.9 mi W | Standard |
| 50322 | Urbandale, IA | 3.6 mi N | Standard |
| 50398 | Urbandale, IA | 3.6 mi NE | Unique |
| 50323 | Urbandale, IA | 3.7 mi N | Standard |
| 50312 | Des Moines, IA | 3.8 mi E | Standard |
| 50311 | Des Moines, IA | 4 mi E | Standard |
| 50310 | Des Moines, IA | 4.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 50321 | Des Moines, IA | 4.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 50982 | Des Moines, IA | 6 mi SE | Unique |
| 50314 | Des Moines, IA | 6 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50265 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50265
123 MAIN ST
WEST DES MOINES IA 50265
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts W DES MOINES and WDM as the city name for 50265. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50265-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50265?
- 50265 is a West Des Moines, Iowa ZIP code. W Des Moines and Wdm are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 50265 in?
- ZIP code 50265 is in Polk County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50265 in?
- 50265 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50265?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50265 use area code 515.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50265?
- About 33,488 people live in ZIP code 50265, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50265?
- The median household income in 50265 is $85,915 a year, higher than 73% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50265?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50265 are 50325 (Clive, 1.8 miles), 50324 (Windsor Heights, 2.2 miles), 50266 (West Des Moines, 2.9 miles) and 50322 (Urbandale, 3.6 miles).