ZIP Code 50012 — Ames, IA
50012 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Ames, Iowa, in Story County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 50012 at a glance
| ZIP code | 50012 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Ames |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Story FIPS 19169 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,913 |
| Coordinates | 42.029040, -93.650860 |
How ZIP+4 works in 50012
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 50012. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 50012 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Ames
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 50012.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 50013 | Ames, IA | 0.8 mi |
| 50014 | Ames, IA | 2.6 mi |
| 50010 | Ames, IA | 3.3 mi |
| 50105 | Gilbert, IA | 6.1 mi |
| 50134 | Kelley, IA | 6.3 mi |
| 50152 | Luther, IA | 9.5 mi |
| 50124 | Huxley, IA | 10.2 mi |
| 50201 | Nevada, IA | 10.6 mi |
| 50036 | Boone, IA | 11.2 mi |
| 50248 | Story City, IA | 11.4 mi |
| 50156 | Madrid, IA | 11.6 mi |
| 50243 | Sheldahl, IA | 11.6 mi |
Questions about 50012
What is the ZIP+4 code for 50012?
50012 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 50012, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 50012?
50012 is assigned to Ames, Iowa, in Story County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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