50401

50401 is a United States ZIP code assigned by the United States Postal Service. It is located in the state of Iowa. ZIP codes designate geographic areas for mail delivery, address sorting, and demographic analysis. The 50401 area covers part of Iowa and includes rural farmland and small residential communities.

ZIP codes were introduced in 1963 to standardize mail delivery and improve efficiency. Since then, they have become widely used for planning, marketing, and the aggregation of statistics, though the boundaries of ZIP code areas may change over time and do not always align with city lines.

In rural Iowa ZIP codes such as 50401, the local economy is commonly tied to agriculture and related services, with farms and small businesses forming the economic base of surrounding communities.

For precise boundaries and current coverage, the United States Postal Service offers a ZIP Code lookup tool and postal offices can provide official details.