ZIP Code 50981: Des Moines, Iowa
ZIP code 50981 is assigned to Des Moines, Iowa, and lies within Polk County. Its reference point is at latitude 41.6727 and longitude -93.5722 (41°40'21.7"N 93°34'19.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 50981
Des Moines, IA has 60 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 50981, they include 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50306, 50307, 50308 and 51 more.
Across Polk County there are 80 ZIP codes listed, and Iowa has 1,104 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 50015 (Ankeny, IA), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 50981 |
|---|---|
| City | Des Moines |
| County | Polk County |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Latitude | 41.6727 |
| Longitude | -93.5722 |
| DMS | 41°40'21.7"N 93°34'19.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 50015 (Ankeny, same location) |
Map of ZIP Code 50981
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ZIP Codes Near 50981
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 50981, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 50981, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Ankeny, IA (same reference point). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Ankeny, IA – same reference point
Schools Near Des Moines, IA
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 50981 may also use facilities in nearby Ankeny.
Shopping and Dining in Des Moines
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Libraries and Historical Places
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To research local history, try searching for Polk County records and archives along with the name Des Moines.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 50981, Ankeny shares the same reference point. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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