Tama

City in Tama County, Iowa

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Tama is a city in Tama County, Iowa, with 3,130 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Toledo, 1.8 miles N.

About Tama

Tama is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,130 at the time of the 2020 census.

Tama is situated two miles south of Toledo, the county seat. The two towns are close enough to have nearly grown together over the years.

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Median household income
$68,661
Median home value
$106,800
Median rent
$832/mo
Median age
36.2
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Tama, IA population

Tama had 3,130 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,130
Density1,053 per sq mi (407 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Tama at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyTama County
TypeCity
Population3,130 (2020)
Land area2.97 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Water area0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²)
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Coordinates41.9651° N, 92.5738° W
ZIP code52339
Official websitetamacityia.gov
Census code (GEOID)1977115

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Tama

What county is Tama in?

Tama is in Tama County, Iowa.

What is the population of Tama, IA?

3,130 people lived in Tama at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Tama, IA?

The ZIP code of Tama is 52339.

What is the elevation of Tama?

840 feet (256 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Tama?

Toledo (1.8 mi), Montour (7.3 mi), Chelsea (9.7 mi), Vining (9.7 mi), Garwin (10.4 mi).

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