Traer, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50675
Tama County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,456
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $75,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Traer pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50675 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50675 covers 285.6 square miles in Traer, Tama County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,456 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50675 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,938 (1% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,669. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $156,900 (11% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $936; 78.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tama County, so 50675 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 50675
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Traer, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50675.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 50675, Traer, 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
2,456
Population
285.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50675?
48.2
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.0%
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?
$75,938
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$37,669
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50675 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Traer, 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)
$75,938 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,021housing units
1,021
Total Housing Units
932
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,900
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$936
Median Rent
1954
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
-3.0%
YoY Change (2023)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50675 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +8.6% | 150 |
| 2019 | +1.2% | 151 |
| 2020 | +9.0% | 165 |
| 2021 | -3.0% | 160 |
| 2023 | – | 201 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 50675, employing approximately 382 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,058,000.
47
Businesses
382
Employees
$16.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.4% |
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 50675 vs 50612 →
ZIP 50675 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52342
Toledo (52342)
3,274 residents
- 50675
Traer (50675)
2,456 residents
- 50669
Reinbeck (50669)
2,436 residents
- 52217 590
Clutier (52217)
590 residents
- 50612 335
Buckingham (50612)
335 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50675 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50675 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50612
Buckingham (50612)
$99,602 median income
- 52217
Clutier (52217)
$83,750 median income
- 50669
Reinbeck (50669)
$81,650 median income
- 50675
Traer (50675)
$75,938 median income
- 52342
Toledo (52342)
$57,813 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50675 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50675, 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 (2,456 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 50675 in?
ZIP code 50675 (Traer) is located in Tama County, Iowa. Tama County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tama-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50675?
ZIP code 50675 in Traer, IA has a population of 2,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50675?
The median household income in ZIP 50675 is $75,938, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50675?
The median home value in ZIP 50675 is $156,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50675?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50675 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50675?
ZIP code 50675 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 382 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50675?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50675 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Finance and insurance (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50675?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50675 decreased by 3.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 50675?
In ZIP code 50675, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 50675?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50675 is 20.1 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 50675?
In ZIP code 50675, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50675?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50675 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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