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ZIP code 50208: Newton, IA

50208 is a ZIP code in Newton, Iowa, mainly in Jasper County, part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. About 20,595 people live here.

Population
20,595
Median household income
$62,306
Typical home value
$203,500+3.1% in 12 months
Median rent
$833gross, per month
Median age
42.7
Homeowners
65.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 50208 details

CityNewton
StateIowa
CountyJasper County
Metro areaDes Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area158.5 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density130 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher17.9% of adults 25+
Average commute22.6 minutes
Center coordinates41.71080, -93.03978

Median rent in 50208 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$673/mo
2 bedrooms$836/mo
3 bedrooms$1,100/mo
4 bedrooms$1,308/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,154/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 50208

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
50135Kellogg, IA7.8 mi1,754
50028Baxter, IA8.9 mi1,981
50137Killduff, IA9.3 mi114
50054Colfax, IA10.0 mi3,166
50127Ira, IA10.1 mi10
50232Reasnor, IA11.2 mi569
50141Laurel, IA11.8 mi587
50170Monroe, IA13.1 mi3,024

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 50208?

A typical home in ZIP code 50208 is worth about $203,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $62,306 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $203,500 homeWhat can a $62,306 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 50208

What city is ZIP code 50208?

ZIP code 50208 is in Newton, IA, in Jasper County.

What county is ZIP code 50208 in?

50208 is mainly in Jasper County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 50208?

About 20,595 people live in ZIP code 50208, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 50208 in?

50208 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.