ZIP Code 50262 — Van Wert, IA
50262 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Van Wert, Iowa, in Decatur 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 50262 at a glance
| ZIP code | 50262 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Van Wert |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Decatur FIPS 19053 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 263 |
| Coordinates | 40.856250, -93.820910 |
How ZIP+4 works in 50262
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 50262. 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 50262 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 50262.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 50264 | Weldon, IA | 6.9 mi |
| 50108 | Grand River, IA | 7.5 mi |
| 50144 | Leon, IA | 9.6 mi |
| 50067 | Decatur, IA | 10.7 mi |
| 50103 | Garden Grove, IA | 11.8 mi |
| 50213 | Osceola, IA | 12.5 mi |
| 50074 | Ellston, IA | 13.3 mi |
| 50174 | Murray, IA | 14.5 mi |
| 50254 | Thayer, IA | 15.9 mi |
| 50133 | Kellerton, IA | 16.5 mi |
| 50123 | Humeston, IA | 16.5 mi |
| 50065 | Davis City, IA | 17.2 mi |
Questions about 50262
What is the ZIP+4 code for 50262?
50262 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 50262, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 50262?
50262 is assigned to Van Wert, Iowa, in Decatur 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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