ZIP Code 50256 — Tracy, IA
50256 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Tracy, Iowa, in Marion 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 50256 at a glance
| ZIP code | 50256 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Tracy |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Marion FIPS 19125 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 643 |
| Coordinates | 41.266400, -92.911140 |
How ZIP+4 works in 50256
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 50256. 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 50256 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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 50256.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 50119 | Harvey, IA | 3.6 mi |
| 50044 | Bussey, IA | 4.6 mi |
| 50116 | Hamilton, IA | 7.1 mi |
| 50143 | Leighton, IA | 7.8 mi |
| 50150 | Lovilia, IA | 10.1 mi |
| 50138 | Knoxville, IA | 10.4 mi |
| 50219 | Pella, IA | 10.8 mi |
| 52534 | Beacon, IA | 12 mi |
| 52577 | Oskaloosa, IA | 13 mi |
| 50057 | Columbia, IA | 13.6 mi |
| 52595 | University Park, IA | 15.4 mi |
| 52553 | Eddyville, IA | 15.5 mi |
Questions about 50256
What is the ZIP+4 code for 50256?
50256 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 50256, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 50256?
50256 is assigned to Tracy, Iowa, in Marion 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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