ZIP Code 50043 in Buckeye, IA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Buckeye, Iowa
County:Hardin County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:08:19 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:515
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.4166, -93.3748
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50043 - Buckeye, IA

ZIP Code 50043, Buckeye

Vacation Island Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHardin County, IA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 50006
Key Facts
  • ZIP 50043 contains only PO Boxes with no street delivery available
  • The location uses a point geometry rather than traditional ZIP code boundaries
  • Mail service operates within the larger 50006 ZIP code area
  • No residential or business street addresses are registered in this ZIP code

How Mail Delivery Works

Mail delivery works differently here than in most Iowa communities. There aren't any carrier routes, which means everyone uses PO Boxes at the post office. This isn't unusual for small recreational areas or lake communities where seasonal use patterns make street delivery impractical.

Postal Geography

The ZIP code doesn't maintain independent boundaries. Instead, it operates within the larger 50006 ZIP code area, functioning as a specialized postal facility for a specific location. This arrangement is typical for vacation properties, marinas, or resort areas that need a distinct mailing address despite limited year-round infrastructure.

Street Name Patterns

No street delivery records exist for this ZIP code.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 50043 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 50043 is located in Hardin County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 50043. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1909100Source: Census
Place Name:Buckeye city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


50044 | | 50042

Schools in ZIP Code 50043


We could not locate which school district 50043 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.

Alden Elementary School 209 Center Street
Alden, IA 50006
District: Alden Community School DistrictNearby
Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School 501 Isabella
Radcliffe, IA 50230
District: Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School DistrictNearby
Pineview Elementary 1510 Washington Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
District: Iowa Falls Community School DistrictNearby
South Hardin Middle School 200 E. Chestnut
Hubbard, IA 50122
District: Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School DistrictNearby
Riverbend Middle School 1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
District: Iowa Falls Community School DistrictNearby
Timothy Christian School 18000 D Ave
Wellsburg, IA 50680
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Thomas Aquinas School 624 Dubuque St
Webster City, IA 50595
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Pauls Lutheran School 404 W Main St
Latimer, IA 50452
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 50043


Ellsworth Community College 1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Type: Post Secondary
Iowa State University 1750 Beardshear Hall
Ames, IA 50011-2103
Type: Post Secondary
Pci Academy-Ames 309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
Type: Post Secondary
Marshalltown Community College 3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Type: Post Secondary
La James International College-Ft Dodge 2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Type: Post Secondary
Iowa Central Community College One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov