| City: | Ames, Iowa |
| Names to Avoid: | Iowa State University |
| County: | Story County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:32:35 PM |
| Population: | 4,260 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 515 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 42.0241, -93.6412 |
| Land Area: | 0.638 sq mi |
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ZIP code 50013 serves the largest student residential zone at Iowa State University in Ames, Story County, Iowa. This 0.1-square-mile designation encompasses multiple residence hall communities on the east side of campus, organized in a distinctive house system. The dedicated postal code has served this residential area for over two decades, separate from the academic campus ZIP 50011.
Postal records identify 108 delivery codes across 15 named buildings along Lincoln Way and Beach Road. The named houses follow a community living model: Bean House, Buchanan Hall, Cavazos House, Day House, Deloria House, Ebbers House, Geddes House, Hoyt House, and others create smaller residential communities within larger hall complexes. The Maple Willow Larch coordination office serves the tree-named residence halls nearby.
The 2020 Census counted 4,260 residents, nearly all undergraduate students. A median age of 19.4 years and 98% non-institutional group quarters population confirm this as a dormitory zone. All 25 occupied housing units are renter-occupied, typical for student housing. ACS data shows 36% government workers and 39% in Educational/Healthcare employment, reflecting part-time student jobs at the university. Ames is the valid mailing city for all correspondence.
| Population: | 4,260 |
| Median Age: | 19.4 |
| Housing Units: | 31 |
| Residential: | 3 |
| Business: | 0 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 50013 has 4,260 residents and 25 households (average 2.92 persons per household). The median age is 19.4 years, significantly younger than the state (38.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.1% male and 44.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 4,260Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,248Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 8Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,677.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 25Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.92Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 21.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,732 | 4,349 | 4,248 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,260 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.4
Male Median Age: 19.5
Female Median Age: 19.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1,801 | 519 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,638 | 258 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3,439 | 777 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 3,420 | 80.34% |
| Black: | 156 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic:* | 327 | 7.68% |
| Asian: | 16 | 0.38% |
| American Indian: | 15 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 321 | 7.54% |
| Total: | 4,257 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,346 | 55.07% | 19.5 years |
| Females: | 1,914 | 44.93% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 4,260 | 100% | 19.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,115 | 96.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 16 | 0.38% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 57 | 1.34% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 60 | 2.75% |
| Total Population: | 4,248 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,131 | 97.25% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 117 | 2.75% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($73,147), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,410), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 43.9%, which is markedly below the state rate (66.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.5%, which is far worse than the state rate (3.6%). The largest occupation group is Service (40.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,650 | 38.84% |
| Unemployed: | 215 | 5.06% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,383 | 56.10% |
| Total: | 4,248 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 362 | 21.94% |
| Service: | 661 | 40.06% |
| Sales and Office: | 421 | 25.52% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 58 | 3.52% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 148 | 8.97% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,650 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (30.90%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 95.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 1.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (36.70%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.40%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 42 | 80.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 19.23% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 4,052 | 95.21% |
| Public Insurance: | 82 | 1.93% |
| No Insurance: | 122 | 2.87% |
| Total: | 4,256 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 4,134 | 97.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,248 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 4,248 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 50013 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 3 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 3Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 50013 is located in Story County, Iowa, within the Ames, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11180) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 125,261 people, about 3.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 50013. It covers 0.638 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Ames, IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 125,261Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.638 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 22756.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1901855Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ames city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 50013 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.