1,950
Population
↓ 59% since 2019
19.3
Median Age
100.0%
College Grads
▲ 158% above avg
16.3%
Unemployment
▲ 233% above avg ↓ 18% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 50012 |
|---|---|
| City | Ames |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Story County |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Elevation | 949 ft |
| Latitude | 42.029706 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.650496 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19169 |
| ZIP Type | Unique |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 58.0% (1,130)
Female 42.1% (820) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White86.7%
Hispanic6.2%
Black2.1%
Asian3.2%
Other1.7%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 19.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | -99.99 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 100.0% ▲ 158% above avg |
| Unemployment | 16.3% ▲ 233% above avg |
| Graduate Degree | 9 (100%) |
Education
Graduate100.0%
Housing & Income
Financials
| Avg HH Size | -99.99 |
|---|
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50012 is in Ames, IA, in Story County.
ZIP code 50012 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 50012 is in Story County, IA.
ZIP 50012 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 50012 is 1,950 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 50012
ZIP code 50012 is located in Ames, Iowa, within Story County. With a population of 1,950, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.3 years.
The population of 50012 is primarily White (86.72%). Residents are highly educated — 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average.
The unemployment rate in 50012 stands at 16.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 39%.
Overall, ZIP code 50012 in Ames, IA is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.