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Cities in ZIP code 50012

The cities below are at least partially located in ZIP code 50012. In addition to the primary city for a ZIP code, USPS also publishes a list of other acceptable cities that can be used with ZIP code 50012. However, if you are mailing something to ZIP code 50012, you should not use any of the cities listed as unacceptable. Choose from the primary or acceptable cities when mailing your package or letter.

Primary city:

Ames, IA

Unacceptable:

Iowa State University

Stats and Demographics for the 50012 ZIP Code

ZIP code 50012 is located in central Iowa and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density.

The people living in ZIP code 50012 are primarily white. The number of young adults is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is extremely small. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 50012 ZIP code is extremely small compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 50012 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more universities nearby.

The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 50012 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Rentals in 50012 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 50012 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

ZIP 50012 is unusual in that "Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means" is the most frequent method of transportation to work instead of vehicles. 50012 is extremely friendly to pedestrians/cyclists and the percentage of people using these transportation methods to commute to work are among the highest in the country. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 50012 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. The commute in 50012 is that short for a higher percentage of workers than almost anywhere in the United States. Many commuters should consider themselves lucky that they don't have a longer commute. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

Schools and Education

Compared to other ZIPs, 50012 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.