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Newton, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50208

Jasper County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,417
48/sq mi
$62,306
Median income
$168,900
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, with 20,417 residents across 425.4 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50208 reports a modest median household income of $62,306 (19% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,815. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. Median home value sits at $168,900 (4% below the state average), median rent at $833 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 50208 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jasper County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 50208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50208.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50208, Newton, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,417

Population

425.4

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50208?

42.7

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,306

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$35,815

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50208 ranks nationally

Newton, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,306 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,905

Total Housing Units

8,204

Occupied Units

701

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$168,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50208 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 129
2021 +10.9% 143
2022 +12.9% 162
2023 +7.4% 174
2024 +9.8% 191

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 433 business establishments in ZIP 50208, employing approximately 5,575 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,338,000.

433

Businesses

5,575

Employees

$248.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 63 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 60 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 49 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 8.6%
Construction 36 8.3%
Finance and insurance 27 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.5%
Manufacturing 23 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.7%
Wholesale trade 13 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.5%
Information 10 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 50208 vs 50028 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
50028 Baxter, IA 1,681 9.2 mi

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Related Areas

Jasper County Newton, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50208 in? ▼
ZIP code 50208 (Newton) is located in Jasper County, Iowa. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50208? ▼
ZIP code 50208 in Newton, IA has a population of 20,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50208? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50208 is $62,306, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50208? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50208 is $168,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50208? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50208 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50208? ▼
ZIP code 50208 has 433 business establishments employing approximately 5,575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50208? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50208 are: Retail trade (63), Other services (except public administration) (60), Health care and social assistance (49). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50208? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50208 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50208? ▼
In ZIP code 50208, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50208? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50208 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50208? ▼
In ZIP code 50208, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50208? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50208 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.