Van Meter, Iowa · ZIP 50261
Van Meter — ZIP 50261
Overall Score
Fair
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
31/100
Below Average
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$408K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Meter Elementary School | PK–05 | — | — | — |
| Van Meter High School | 09–12 | — | — | — |
| Van Meter Middle School | 06–08 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
3,105
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50261 in Van Meter has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Van Meter city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 50261 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.