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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
$75,938
Median income
$156,900
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 285.6 square miles in Traer, Tama County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,456 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 50675 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50675 sits at $75,938 (1% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $37,669. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $156,900 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $936 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50675 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tama County, so you can benchmark 50675 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 50675

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50675.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 50675?

48.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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

$37,669

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50675 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,938 Top 44% higher than 56% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,021

Total Housing Units

932

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$156,900

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 50675 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50675 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 50675 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50612 Buckingham, IA 335 7.9 mi
52217 Clutier, IA 590 9.4 mi
52342 Toledo, IA 3,274 10.9 mi
50669 Reinbeck, IA 2,436 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tama County

52339 standard
Tama, IA
Pop: 4,504
52342 standard
Toledo, IA
Pop: 3,274
52224 standard
Dysart, IA
Pop: 2,016
50635 standard
Gladbrook, IA
Pop: 1,602
50632 standard
Garwin, IA
Pop: 1,107
52215 standard
Chelsea, IA
Pop: 843

Related Areas

Tama County Traer, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Traer, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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