Tama
City in Tama County, Iowa

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.
- 3,130residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 1,053 / sq mipopulation density
- 52339ZIP code
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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Living in Tama
- Median household income
- $68,661
- Median home value
- $106,800
- Median rent
- $832/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Tama had 3,130 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,130 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,053 per sq mi (407 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tama at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tama County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,130 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.97 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9651° N, 92.5738° W |
| ZIP code | 52339 |
| Official website | tamacityia.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1977115 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tama
- Toledo1.8 mi N
- Montour7.3 mi W
- Chelsea9.7 mi E
- Vining9.7 mi E
- Garwin10.4 mi NW
- Le Grand10.7 mi W
- Clutier11.8 mi NE
- Holiday Lake11.9 mi SE
- Gilman12.5 mi SW
- Elberon13.5 mi E
- Ferguson15.0 mi W
- Green Mountain15.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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