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ZIP Code 50208

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 425.4 square miles in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa. The area is home to 20,417 residents, producing a population density of 48 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50208 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50208 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $168,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 50208 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50208

Retail trade

63
Other services (except public administration)

60
Health care and social assistance

49
Accommodation and food services

45
Professional, scientific, and technical services

37

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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50208, Newton, IA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,417

Population

425.4

Area (sq mi)

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

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

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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

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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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.