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 Moderate-density area
- $62,306
- Median income Near-median income area
- $168,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50208 (Newton, IA) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.8 in 2023 to 190.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,815. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,900 (4% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $833; 65.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jasper County, so 50208 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 50208?
42.7
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
4.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,815
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50208 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Newton, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,306 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 911 Iowa 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,905housing units
8,905
Total Housing Units
8,204
Occupied Units
701
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50208, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,417 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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