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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Iowa Postal Zip Code 50261
3.3% of Iowa is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 50261 is used by homes and businesses in and around Van Meter, Iowa, and covers 173.3 square kilometers. About 9.0 square kilometers of this postal code falls within a USDA exclusion zone. By percentage, about 5.2% of zip code area 50261 is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Van Meter, IA?
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Here are some interesting facts about the village of Van Meter, Iowa:
1. Van Meter is a small rural community located about 20 miles west of Des Moines, Iowa.
2. The population of Van Meter is just over 1,100 people.
3. The town of Van Meter was founded in 1867 by William Van Meter, who was a prominent local businessman and farmer.
4. Van Meter is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Van Meter Visitor's Center, which was built in 1907 as the Van Meter State Bank.
5. The Van Meter Community School District is a highly-rated public school district that serves the town of Van Meter and the surrounding communities.
6. Van Meter is known for its annual Festival of the Trails, which includes a parade, live music, food vendors, and a craft fair.
7. In 1903, Van Meter, Iowa was the scene of one of the most mysterious and frightening encounters with a winged, humanoid creature, known as the "Van Meter Visitor."
8. Van Meter is nestled in the rolling countryside of western Iowa, and is surrounded by scenic parks and natural areas, including the Raccoon River Valley Trail, which is popular with hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Iowa Contact InformationFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Iowa
State Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
ph: 515-284-4663
fax: 855-251-2243
