Van Meter
City in Dallas County, Iowa
Van Meter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, with 1,484 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 873 ft (266 m) above sea level. The nearest town is De Soto, 3.5 miles W.
- 1,484residents (2020 Census)
- 873 ftelevation · 266 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 339 / sq mipopulation density
- 50038ZIP code
About Van Meter
Van Meter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States, situated along the Raccoon River. The population was 1,484 at the time of the 2020 census. Van Meter is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Van Meter
- Median household income
- $135,139
- Median home value
- $264,000
- Median rent
- $1,063/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Van Meter had 1,484 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,484 |
|---|---|
| Density | 339 per sq mi (131 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Van Meter at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,484 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.38 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5246° N, 93.9442° W |
| ZIP code | 50038 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1980445 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Van Meter
- De Soto3.5 mi W
- Waukee5.5 mi NE
- Adel6.8 mi NW
- West Des Moines8.6 mi E
- Earlham9.5 mi W
- Clive9.6 mi NE
- Cumming9.8 mi E
- Dallas Center11.3 mi N
- Urbandale11.5 mi NE
- Patterson12.7 mi S
- Grimes12.9 mi NE
- Winterset13.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Van Meter
What county is Van Meter in?
Van Meter is in Dallas County, Iowa.
What is the population of Van Meter, IA?
1,484 people lived in Van Meter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Van Meter, IA?
The ZIP code of Van Meter is 50038.
What is the elevation of Van Meter?
873 feet (266 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Van Meter?
De Soto (3.5 mi), Waukee (5.5 mi), Adel (6.8 mi), West Des Moines (8.6 mi), Earlham (9.5 mi).
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