ZIP Code 50161: Maxwell, Iowa
ZIP code 50161 is assigned to Maxwell, Iowa, and lies within Story County. Its reference point is at latitude 41.8967 and longitude -93.4001 (41°53'48.1"N 93°24'00.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 50161
50161 is the only ZIP code listed for Maxwell, IA in our directory.
Across Story County there are 18 ZIP codes listed, and Iowa has 1,104 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 50055 in Collins, IA, about 5.1 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 50161 |
|---|---|
| City | Maxwell |
| County | Story County |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Latitude | 41.8967 |
| Longitude | -93.4001 |
| DMS | 41°53'48.1"N 93°24'00.4"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 50055 (Collins, 5.1 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 50161
Map centered on 41.8967, -93.4001. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 50161
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 50161, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 50161, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Collins, IA (5.1 mi east), Cambridge, IA (6.7 mi west) and Elkhart, IA (7.4 mi southwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Collins, IA – 5.1 mi east
- Cambridge, IA – 6.7 mi west
- Elkhart, IA – 7.4 mi southwest
- Nevada, IA – 8.8 mi north
- Colo, IA – 9.4 mi northeast
- Mingo, IA – 9.4 mi southeast
- Ames, IA – 10 mi north
- Huxley, IA – 10 mi west
- Rhodes, IA – 11 mi east
- Alleman, IA – 12 mi southwest
Schools Near Maxwell, IA
If you are moving to ZIP code 50161, check the school district serving Maxwell and Story County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Maxwell, IA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 50161 may also use facilities in nearby Collins, Cambridge and Elkhart.
Shopping and Dining in Maxwell
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Maxwell, Iowa can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 50161.
To research local history, try searching for Story County records and archives along with the name Maxwell.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 50161, Collins lies about 5.1 mi to the east, Cambridge lies about 6.7 mi to the west, Elkhart lies about 7.4 mi to the southwest, Nevada lies about 8.8 mi to the north and Colo lies about 9.4 mi to the northeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 50161
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Iowa - Large Letter Postcard (4453936718)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings from Iowa, The Tall Corn State - Large Letter Postcard (4481407488)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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