ZIP Code 50398 in Urbandale, IA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Urbandale, Iowa
Names to Avoid:
Marsh Inc
County:Polk County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:42:13 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:515
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:41.5776, -93.7363
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50398 - Marsh Incorporated

Urbandale, IA | Polk County | Corporation

Marsh Incorporated

Entity TypeCorporation
LocationUrbandale, IA
CountyPolk
FacilityNon-Postal Facility
Coordinates41.5992, -93.6183
CoverageSingle point (Coordinates mark the primary delivery location)
Key Facts
  • Single-entity ZIP serving Marsh Incorporated
  • Uses entity name for mail delivery
  • Mail serves 11 business establishments employing around 1,884 people
  • Located in the Des Moines, IA metro area
  • Marsh USA Inc is part of Marsh McLennan Companies; Urbandale location at 12421 Meredith Dr focuses on insurance and employee benefits
  • Global insurance broker and risk advisor
Entity Type
Corporation
Facility
Non-Postal Facility
Neighborhood
Cheatom Park
Establishments
11

About ZIP Code 50398

Marsh USA Inc., a subsidiary of Marsh McLennan Companies, operates under dedicated ZIP code 50398 in Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa. As one of the world's leading insurance brokers and risk advisors, Marsh provides commercial insurance, employee benefits, and risk management services to businesses worldwide. Census Bureau data shows approximately 1,900 employees work within this postal designation at their Meredith Drive campus.

The USPS assigned this unique ZIP in May 2008 to handle the substantial correspondence generated by insurance brokerage operations. The centralized mail facility processes policyholder communications, claims documentation, and business correspondence for the Iowa operation. Urbandale, a suburb northwest of Des Moines, serves as the valid mailing city for this designation.

Business Data
Establishments:11
Employment:1,884

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
URBANDALE, IA 50398

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 50398 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 848 people with an annual payroll of $59,152,000.

# 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:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$14,595,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$59,152,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:848Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 50398 is located in Polk County, Iowa, within the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19780). This Metro area has a population of 720,331 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 50398. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Des Moines-West Des Moines, IASource: Census
CBSA Number:19780Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:720,331Source: Census
MSA:Des Moines, IA MSASource: 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:1979950Source: Census
Place Name:Urbandale city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


50401 | | 50396

Schools in ZIP Code 50398


We could not locate which school district 50398 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.

Fairmeadows Elementary School 807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
District: West Des Moines Community School DistrictNearby
Stilwell Junior High School 1601 Vine St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
District: West Des Moines Community School DistrictNearby
Western Hills Elementary School 600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
District: West Des Moines Community School DistrictNearby
Valley High School 3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
District: West Des Moines Community School DistrictNearby
Walnut Creek Campus 1020 8th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
District: West Des Moines Community School DistrictNearby
Sacred Heart School 1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
District: Private SchoolNearby
Dowling Catholic High School 1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori Children's House 1505 42nd St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 50398


Iowa School Of Beauty-Des Moines 3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322-3203
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute-Des Moines 6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Type: Post Secondary
Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School 8401 Douglas Avenue, Ste 2
Urbandale, IA 50322-2903
Type: Post Secondary
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center 3200 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Type: Post Secondary
Drake University 2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Type: Post Secondary
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines School Of Radiologic Technology 1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309-1453
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