ZIP code 50266
Where is ZIP code 50266?
West Des Moines, Iowa
Dallas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50266 belongs to West Des Moines, Iowa in Dallas County. 50266 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 37,523 people live in the 50266 area, where the median household income is $87,025. The closest ZIP codes are 50265 (West Des Moines, 2.9 mi east), 50263 (Waukee, 3.5 mi northwest) and 50325 (Clive, 3.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 50266 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Des Moines |
| Also accepted | Wdm |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Dallas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 515 |
| Coordinates | 41.5695, -93.7994 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 502 |
Population and income in 50266
| Population | 37,523 · higher than 99% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,682 · higher than 97% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.9 years · lower than 88% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $87,025 · higher than 75% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $58,079 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 58% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $345,600 · higher than 97% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,331 a month |
| Housing units | 18,568 |
| Households | 17,459 (2.14 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 50% |
| Land area | 22.31 sq mi (plus 0.33 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50266. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50266
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50265 | West Des Moines, IA | 2.9 mi E | Standard |
| 50263 | Waukee, IA | 3.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 50325 | Clive, IA | 3.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 50323 | Urbandale, IA | 4.4 mi N | Standard |
| 50324 | Windsor Heights, IA | 4.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 50038 | Booneville, IA | 5.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 50322 | Urbandale, IA | 5.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 50398 | Urbandale, IA | 6 mi NE | Unique |
| 50061 | Cumming, IA | 6.3 mi S | Standard |
| 50312 | Des Moines, IA | 6.7 mi E | Standard |
| 50311 | Des Moines, IA | 6.9 mi E | Standard |
| 50321 | Des Moines, IA | 7.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50266 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50266
123 MAIN ST
WEST DES MOINES IA 50266
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WDM as the city name for 50266. Avoid W Des Moines: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50266-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in West Des Moines, IA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50266?
- 50266 is a West Des Moines, Iowa ZIP code. Wdm is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 50266 in?
- ZIP code 50266 is in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50266 in?
- 50266 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50266?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50266 use area code 515.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50266?
- About 37,523 people live in ZIP code 50266, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50266?
- The median household income in 50266 is $87,025 a year, higher than 75% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50266?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50266 are 50265 (West Des Moines, 2.9 miles), 50263 (Waukee, 3.5 miles), 50325 (Clive, 3.8 miles) and 50323 (Urbandale, 4.4 miles).