Tama County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 13 ZIP codes · 13 cities
13
ZIP codes
16,867
population (2021)
-5.1%
pop change since 2010
19171
FIPS code
Tama County ZIP code map
About Tama County
Tama County is located in Iowa and contains 13 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,867 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.1% from 17,767 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Tama County is 19171.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,867 |
| 2010 population | 17,767 |
| Change | -5.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19171 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Tama County
ZIP codes for Tama County, IA (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50173 | Montour | Tama | View map |
| 50612 | Buckingham | Tama | View map |
| 50632 | Garwin | Tama | View map |
| 50635 | Gladbrook | Tama | View map |
| 50652 | Lincoln | Tama | View map |
| 50675 | Traer | Tama | View map |
| 52215 | Chelsea | Tama | View map |
| 52217 | Clutier | Tama | View map |
| 52224 | Dysart | Tama | View map |
| 52225 | Elberon | Tama | View map |
| 52339 | Tama | Tama | View map |
| 52342 | Toledo | Tama | View map |
| 52348 | Vining | Tama | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,048
Population
42.6
Median age
$65,574
Median household income
$33,721
Per capita income
$147,682
Median home value
$657
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
6,008
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
551
Under 5
479
553
5–9
480
638
10–14
555
653
15–19
567
449
20–24
390
999
25–34
868
995
35–44
865
1,037
45–54
901
602
55–59
523
740
60–64
643
1,066
65–74
926
519
75–84
451
320
85+
278
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,040 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 13,008 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,560 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
7%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Other race
1.7%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,162 | 78.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,268 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 1,018 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,009 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 307 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 1% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $65,574 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
23.8%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k–$300k
21.9%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,682 |
| Median rent / month | $657 |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 91.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 46.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 40.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.5% |
| Electricity | 14.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 35.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 7.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,613 | 56.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 567 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,225 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,403 | 19.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,075 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,317 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 17.9% |
| Married | 54.8% | 61.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
40.0%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 295 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 175 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,776 | 44.4% |
| High school | 979 | 29.9% |
| College / grad school | 561 | 15.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Retail trade
11.2%
Construction
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.8%
Professional & management
6.0%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
4.0%
Other services
2.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.9% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.3% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
21.2%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
43.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.8% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,097 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 46.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,018 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 725 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 625 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,153 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 16,101 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 13,363 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 52 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 895 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 333 | 50.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,863 | 10.9% |
| French | 1,114 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 545 | 3.2% |
| Arab | 442 | 2.6% |
| English | 285 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 282 | 1.7% |
| German | 13 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
| Irish | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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