ZIP Code 50540: Fonda, Iowa
ZIP code 50540 is assigned to Fonda, Iowa, and lies within Pocahontas County. Its reference point is at latitude 42.6051 and longitude -94.8297 (42°36'18.4"N 94°49'46.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 50540
Fonda, IA has 2 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 50540, they include 50553.
Across Pocahontas County there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and Iowa has 1,104 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 50593 in Varina, IA, about 5.1 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 50540 |
|---|---|
| City | Fonda |
| County | Pocahontas County |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Latitude | 42.6051 |
| Longitude | -94.8297 |
| DMS | 42°36'18.4"N 94°49'46.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 50593 (Varina, 5.1 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 50540
Map centered on 42.6051, -94.8297. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 50540
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 50540, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 50540, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Varina, IA (5.1 mi northwest), Newell, IA (8.4 mi west) and Jolley, IA (9.0 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Varina, IA – 5.1 mi northwest
- Newell, IA – 8.4 mi west
- Jolley, IA – 9.0 mi southeast
- Pomeroy, IA – 9.8 mi southeast
- Pocahontas, IA – 12 mi northeast
- Lytton, IA – 12 mi south
- Albert City, IA – 14 mi northwest
- Sac City, IA – 15 mi southwest
- Nemaha, IA – 15 mi southwest
- Palmer, IA – 15 mi east
Schools Near Fonda, IA
If you are moving to ZIP code 50540, check the school district serving Fonda and Pocahontas 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 Fonda, IA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 50540 may also use facilities in nearby Varina, Newell and Jolley.
Shopping and Dining in Fonda
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Fonda, Iowa can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 50540.
To research local history, try searching for Pocahontas County records and archives along with the name Fonda.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 50540, Varina lies about 5.1 mi to the northwest, Newell lies about 8.4 mi to the west, Jolley lies about 9.0 mi to the southeast, Pomeroy lies about 9.8 mi to the southeast and Pocahontas lies about 12 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 50540
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“EF2 damage in Varina Iowa”): NOAA / NWS Des Moines, Iowa, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 50540 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.