ZIP Code 50398: West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa uses ZIP code 50398. Its reference point is at latitude 41.5945 and longitude -93.7855 (41°35'40.2"N 93°47'07.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 50398
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 50266 in West Des Moines, about 1.9 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 50398 |
|---|---|
| Place | West Des Moines |
| County | Polk County |
| State | Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 41.5945 |
| Longitude | -93.7855 |
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Map of ZIP Code 50398
Map centred on 41.5945, -93.7855. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of West Des Moines, Iowa
Video: West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, Iowa | Walking Tour 2025 — by American Walks · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 50398
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 50398, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 50398, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Clive – 2.2 mi east
- Urbandale – 3.1 mi northeast
- Windsor Heights – 3.7 mi east
- Waukee – 3.8 mi west
- Johnston – 6.9 mi northeast
- Grimes – 7.4 mi north
- Cumming – 7.7 mi south
- Booneville – 8.7 mi west
Schools Near West Des Moines
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 50398 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for West Des Moines, Polk County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Clive, Urbandale and Windsor Heights 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
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around West Des Moines are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 50398.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving West Des Moines can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Clive, Urbandale and Windsor Heights.
Shopping and Dining in West Des Moines
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around West Des Moines are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
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 50398, Clive lies about 2.2 mi to the east, Urbandale lies about 2.5 mi to the north, Windsor Heights lies about 3.7 mi to the east, Waukee lies about 3.8 mi to the west and Des Moines lies about 5.8 mi to the east in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near West Des Moines show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 50398
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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Data for ZIP code 50398 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).