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ZIP 50208

Part of Newton, IA
Pop. 20,595·Jasper County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$887/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.6%
vs US Median
-$1,064
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 50208 · $887
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,370
Research median
$1,010/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$10,644/yr
At $887/mo median
Location
CityNewton
StateIA
CountyJasper County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50208 (Newton, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,595
Median income
$62,306
Median age
42.7
Renters
34.5%
Age distribution
19.4%
19.7%
26.6%
14%
20.3%
Under 1819.4%
18–3419.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6414%
65+20.3%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
87.4%
White87.4%
Black2.3%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
41.9%
32.4%
17.9%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma41.9%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+17.9%
Housing tenure
65.5%
34.5%
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50208 in Newton, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,804 → $62,306
up 13.7%
Population
20,424 → 20,595
up 0.8%
Renter share
26.9% → 34.5%
+7.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 17.9%
+1.8 pts
Median age
42.2 → 42.7
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 50208 in Newton, IA now reports about $62,306, up from $54,804 in 2021. Renters now make up 34.5% of households, compared with 26.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 50208 covers Newton, IA. The median rent here is $887/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($62,306/yr), ZIP 50208 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50208?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50208 (Newton, IA) is $887. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50208's median rent of $887/mo is $1,064 (55%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 50208 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50208 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #52 out of 57 ZIPs at $887/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $887/mo in ZIP 50208. The local median household income is $62,306/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50208?

Rent in ZIP 50208 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 50208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50208 is considered very affordable for renters. At $887/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($62,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50208 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.5% of ZIP 50208 households are renters, while 65.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50208 compare to the rest of Newton?

ZIP 50208 sits right at the Newton citywide median of $887/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50208 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $887/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 50208's median household income ($62,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50208 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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