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50254

Thayer, IA

Total Population
288
Median Household Income
$89,792
Median Home Value
$173,400
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$89,792
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$173,400
100.8% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
517.3% below state median
Median Age
40.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Thayer, IA

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.6%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 79% family households.

Low poverty rate of 1.7%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$89,792
+19.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.56 people

Total Households
81
Family Households
79.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
34.0%
#2 Industry
Mining
22.0%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
22.0%
Total Employed Residents:159

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
10.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:125
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
99.4%
156 employed
Labor Force
157
1 unemployed
Median Age
40.8 years
Per Capita Income
$38,175
Poverty Rate
1.7%

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