ZIP Code 50265: West Des Moines, IA
ZIP code 50265 is assigned to West Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa. Its reference point is at latitude 41.5805 and longitude -93.7447 (41°34'49.8"N 93°44'40.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 50265
West Des Moines has 3 ZIP codes in our directory, and Polk County has 80.
Iowa has 1,104 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 50325 in Clive, about 1.8 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 50265 |
|---|---|
| Place | West Des Moines |
| County | Polk County |
| State | Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 41.5805 |
| Longitude | -93.7447 |
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Map of ZIP Code 50265
Map centred on 41.5805, -93.7447. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of West Des Moines, Iowa
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ZIP Codes Near 50265
These 12 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 50265, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 50265, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
Schools Near West Des Moines
If you are moving to ZIP code 50265, check with the education authority that serves West Des Moines, Polk County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Clive, Windsor Heights and Urbandale widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents may also use facilities in nearby Clive, Windsor Heights and Urbandale.
Shopping and Dining in West Des Moines
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near West Des Moines, Iowa can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Polk County along with the name West Des Moines.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 50265, Clive lies about 1.8 mi to the north, Windsor Heights lies about 2.2 mi to the northeast, Urbandale lies about 3.6 mi to the north, Des Moines lies about 3.8 mi to the east and Waukee lies about 6.0 mi to the west in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
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Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Quinten eating cake”): AnneCN, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “West Des Moines, Iowa | Walking Tour 2025” by American Walks, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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