City

Traer, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tama County  ·  Iowa

👥2,323Population
💰$79,514Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$148,000Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓45.7%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 9.5%Other: 2.2%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic9.5%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads45.7% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1%)
HS Graduate522 (32.8%)
Some College156 (9.8%)
Associates170 (10.7%)
Bachelors329 (20.7%)
Graduate Degree398 (25%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 20.7%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors20.7%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,514 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$148,000 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,015/mo
Total Housing Units983
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Traer, IA

Traer is a city in Iowa, located in Tama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,323 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Traer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,514 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Traer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Traer is well-educated. 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.66%).

Traer, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Traer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50675 2,323 $79,514 $148,000 $1,015 1.8% 45.7% 75.8%