County ProfileIA
Story County
Population: 98,537 · 19 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
98,537
People
Median age
26.9
Housing
Total households
38,904
Income
Median household income
$69,685
Housing
Total housing units
41,887
Employment
Employment rate
63.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
54.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.8%
County details
Local time 01:13:05(CT)| Name | Story |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 19total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 15 Standard1 PO Box3 Unique |
| Area code | 515, 641 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 42.0375379, -93.4660934 |
| Land area | 572.5 sq miles(1,482.9 km²) |
Map of Story county, Iowa with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Story County
Compare the largest cities in Story County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | 66,427 | $60,991 | 5ZIPs |
| Nevada | 6,925 | $75,094 | 1ZIPs |
| Huxley | 4,244 | $112,094 | 1ZIPs |
| Story City | 3,352 | $96,605 | 1ZIPs |
| Slater | 1,543 | $97,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Roland | 1,362 | $79,028 | 1ZIPs |
| Gilbert | 1,211 | $122,656 | 1ZIPs |
| Maxwell | 859 | $97,639 | 1ZIPs |
| Colo | 845 | $64,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Cambridge | 827 | $57,333 | 1ZIPs |
| Zearing | 528 | $74,167 | 1ZIPs |
| Mc Callsburg | 527 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Collins | 495 | $67,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Kelley | 304 | $111,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Sheldahl | 297 | $80,938 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Story County
Review the most populated postal areas across Story County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50010 | Ames | $65,398 | 32,552 |
| 50014 | Ames | $60,731 | 31,587 |
| 50201 | Nevada | $81,027 | 8,427 |
| 50124 | Huxley | $114,904 | 4,697 |
| 50248 | Story City | $100,864 | 4,439 |
| 50013 | Ames | — | 4,260 |
| 50012 | Ames | — | 2,249 |
| 50161 | Maxwell | $98,519 | 2,017 |
| 50244 | Slater | $120,313 | 1,825 |
| 50236 | Roland | $85,046 | 1,634 |
| 50046 | Cambridge | $81,500 | 1,586 |
| 50056 | Colo | $73,333 | 1,388 |
| 50105 | Gilbert | $130,083 | 1,326 |
| 50055 | Collins | $85,278 | 1,026 |
| 50278 | Zearing | $74,306 | 780 |
| 50134 | Kelley | $111,250 | 687 |
| 50154 | Mc Callsburg | $69,219 | 527 |
| 50243 | Sheldahl | $80,938 | 297 |
| 50011 | Ames | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS