50254 ZIP Code — Thayer, IA

Union County, Iowa

ZIP code 50254 is located in Thayer, Iowa, within Union County. It covers approximately 42.67 square miles and serves a population of 288 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50254

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,400.

Median household income is $89,792. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50254 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

288

population

42.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thayer	Acceptable
Thayer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50174 Murray (6.3 mi) 50830 Afton (7.5 mi) 50861 Shannon City (9.4 mi) 50863 Tingley (10.7 mi) 50149 Lorimor (11.4 mi) 50108 Grand River (12 mi) 50262 Van Wert (14.9 mi) 50155 Macksburg (16.1 mi) 50074 Ellston (16.4 mi) 50213 Osceola (17.3 mi) 50845 Diagonal (17.6 mi) 50257 Truro (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	288
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	42.67 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.9836
Longitude	-94.0715
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.0%	48.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	17.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.8%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

288

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$89,792

Median household income

$38,175

Per capita income

$173,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	63	21.9%
18 and over	225	78.1%
65 and over	58	20.1%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	269	90.9%
Two or more races	19	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.0%	48.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	17.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.8%	2.5%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 29.6%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	29.6%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$89,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	98.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	15.5%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	4.8%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	13.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	4.9%
2 vehicles	19.8%
3 or more	67.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	72.8%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	79.0%
Cohabiting couple	8	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	8	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1	1.2%
Households with children under 18	23	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	45.7%
Average household size	3.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.1%	12.9%
Married	77.8%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	25.8%
Widowed	0.0%	3.0%
Divorced	10.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	40.0%
High school	15	14.3%
College / grad school	44	41.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.6%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 9.0%

Education & healthcare 7.7%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Construction 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	39.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	19.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.7%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.9%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	280	97.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	288	100.0%
Born in same state	288	100.0%
Born in different state	254	88.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	19.8%
French	45	15.6%
Arab	10	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	2.1%
English	4	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.1%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50254

What city is ZIP code 50254 in?

ZIP code 50254 is primarily assigned to Thayer, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50254 in?

ZIP code 50254 falls within Union County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50254 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 50254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50254?

The median home value in ZIP code 50254 is $173,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 50254?

ZIP code 50254 has an estimated population of 288 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50254?

The median household income in ZIP code 50254 is $89,792, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50254 in?

ZIP code 50254 observes the CST timezone.