Thayer
City in Union County, Iowa

Thayer is a city in Union County, Iowa, with 51 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,106 ft (337 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Murray, 5.3 miles E.
- 51residents (2020 Census)
- 1,106 ftelevation · 337 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 358 / sq mipopulation density
- 50254ZIP code
About Thayer
Thayer is a city in Union County, Iowa, United States. The population was 51 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Thayer
- Median household income
- $55,000
- Median home value
- $25,800
- Median age
- 29.5
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Thayer had 51 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51 |
|---|---|
| Density | 358 per sq mi (138 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thayer at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 51 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0287° N, 94.0499° W |
| ZIP code | 50254 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1977565 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thayer
- Murray5.3 mi E
- Lorimor6.8 mi N
- Afton7.6 mi W
- Arispe10.4 mi SW
- Sun Valley Lake12.4 mi S
- Ellston13.4 mi S
- Osceola13.7 mi E
- Shannon City14.3 mi SW
- Tingley14.3 mi SW
- Macksburg14.7 mi NW
- East Peru15.1 mi NE
- Grand River15.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thayer
What county is Thayer in?
Thayer is in Union County, Iowa.
What is the population of Thayer, IA?
51 people lived in Thayer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thayer, IA?
The ZIP code of Thayer is 50254.
What is the elevation of Thayer?
1,106 feet (337 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thayer?
Murray (5.3 mi), Lorimor (6.8 mi), Afton (7.6 mi), Arispe (10.4 mi), Sun Valley Lake (12.4 mi).
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