Zip Code 50261 — Van Meter, IA

ZIP Code 50261 is associated with Van Meter, IA, in Madison County. The listed population estimate is 3,399; estimated density is 20.2 people per square mile. Among records with population estimates, it ranks #2 of 12 in Madison County and #183 of 969 in IA.
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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code50261
Primary CityVan Meter
State / ProvinceIA
CountyMadison
Total Population3,399
Population Density20.2 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

How 50261 Compares

MetricZIP 50261Madison County recordsIA records
Population estimate3,39923,642 (sum)3,210,984 (sum)
Population Density20.2 /sq mi----
County population rank#2 of 12----
State population rank#183 of 969----

Regional sums combine the population estimates in the listed ZIP records; they are not official county or state population totals.

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