ZIP Code 50254 - Thayer Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50254 is located in Thayer Iowa. Portions of 50254 are also in Jones Township and Pleasant Township (Union County) and Doyle Township. 50254 is primarily within Union County, with some portions in Clarke County. Regionally, 50254 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50254 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Thayer |
| Primary County | Union County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 288 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50254 Map
50254 Demographics
50254 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50254 is White. The current unemployment level in 50254 is 3.3%.
| Population | 288 |
| Population Growth Rate | 21.8% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 156 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $84,688 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $174,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
50254 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 298 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50254 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 20 | 8.73% |
| Bachelor Degree | 28 | 12.23% |
| High School Diploma | 107 | 46.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 8 | 3.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 38 | 16.59% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 9.61% |
| Masters Degree | 6 | 2.62% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50254 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.99147797, -94.0637207 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50254 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 56 Square Miles |
50254 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47f - Rolling Loess Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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