ZIP Code 50073: Elkhart, Iowa
ZIP code 50073 covers part or all of Elkhart in Polk County, Iowa. Its reference point is at latitude 41.8114 and longitude -93.4855 (41°48'41.0"N 93°29'07.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 50073
50073 is the only ZIP code listed for Elkhart, IA in our directory.
Across Polk County there are 80 ZIP codes listed, and Iowa has 1,104 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 50007 in Alleman, IA, about 6.2 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 50073 |
|---|---|
| City | Elkhart |
| County | Polk County |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Latitude | 41.8114 |
| Longitude | -93.4855 |
| DMS | 41°48'41.0"N 93°29'07.8"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 50007 (Alleman, 6.2 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 50073
Map centered on 41.8114, -93.4855. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 50073
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 50073, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 50073, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Alleman, IA (6.2 mi west), Cambridge, IA (6.7 mi north) and Maxwell, IA (7.4 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Alleman, IA – 6.2 mi west
- Cambridge, IA – 6.7 mi north
- Maxwell, IA – 7.4 mi northeast
- Ankeny, IA – 7.6 mi southwest
- Bondurant, IA – 7.8 mi south
- Huxley, IA – 8.6 mi northwest
- Mingo, IA – 10 mi east
- Berwick, IA – 10 mi south
- Des Moines, IA – 11 mi southwest
Schools Near Elkhart, IA
If you are moving to ZIP code 50073, check the school district serving Elkhart and Polk County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Alleman and Cambridge can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 50073.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 50073 may also use facilities in nearby Alleman, Cambridge and Maxwell.
Shopping and Dining in Elkhart
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Elkhart, Iowa can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 50073.
To research local history, try searching for Polk County records and archives along with the name Elkhart.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 50073, Alleman lies about 6.2 mi to the west, Cambridge lies about 6.7 mi to the north, Maxwell lies about 7.4 mi to the northeast, Ankeny lies about 7.6 mi to the southwest and Bondurant lies about 7.8 mi to the south. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 50073
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