US ZIP Code
50254

Thayer, IA

Union County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 238 Population ↓ 3% since 2019
🎂 38.5 Median Age ↓ 6% since 2019
🏠 $168,800 Median Home Value
▼ 39% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019
🎓 36.7% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 0.7% Unemployment
▼ 85% below avg ↓ 81% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code50254
CityThayer
StateIowa (IA)
CountyUnion County
Area Code641
Elevation1,044 ft
Latitude40.991218
Longitude-94.059403
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19175
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 41.6% (99) Female 58.4% (139) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Other: 14.7%Race
White85.3%
Other14.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
1%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.97
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (8.3%)
HS Graduate67 (37.2%)
Some College23 (12.8%)
Associates9 (5%)
Bachelors24 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree42 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 8.3%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS8.3%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College12.8%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$100k–150k
15%
$150k–200k
28%
$200k–300k
8%
$300k–500k
23%

Financials

Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019
Total Units67
Vacant Units7
Avg HH Size3.97

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
32%
$50k–75k
22%
$75k–100k
23%
$100k–150k
2%
$150k–200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%

Summary

Total Units67
Vacant7
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size3.97
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50254 is in Thayer, IA, in Union County.
ZIP code 50254 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 50254 is in Union County, IA.
ZIP 50254 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 50254 is 238 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 50254 is $168,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 50254

ZIP code 50254 is located in Thayer, Iowa, within Union County. With a population of 238, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 50254 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,800 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.

The population of 50254 is primarily White (85.29%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average.

The unemployment rate in 50254 stands at 0.7%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.

Overall, ZIP code 50254 in Thayer, IA is characterized as moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.