Traer
City in Tama County, Iowa

Traer is a city in Tama County, Iowa, with 1,583 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 915 ft (279 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dysart, 8.0 miles E.
- 1,583residents (2020 Census)
- 915 ftelevation · 279 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 1,228 / sq mipopulation density
- 50675ZIP code
About Traer
Traer is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,583 at the time of the 2020 census.
Traer is known for the iron spiral staircase that originally led to the office of the local newspaper. The staircase is freestanding, reverse-spiral and connected to the building with a suspended walkway, a somewhat rare arrangement.
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Living in Traer
- Median household income
- $76,406
- Median home value
- $151,900
- Median rent
- $971/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Traer had 1,583 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,583 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,228 per sq mi (474 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Traer at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tama County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,583 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.29 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1896° N, 92.4640° W |
| ZIP code | 50675 |
| Official website | traer.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1978735 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Traer
- Dysart8.0 mi E
- Clutier8.2 mi SE
- Reinbeck11.3 mi NW
- Lincoln12.7 mi NW
- Gladbrook12.9 mi W
- Garwin12.9 mi SW
- Vining14.3 mi S
- Elberon14.8 mi SE
- Toledo15.0 mi SW
- Morrison15.1 mi NW
- La Porte City16.4 mi NE
- Tama16.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Traer
What county is Traer in?
Traer is in Tama County, Iowa.
What is the population of Traer, IA?
1,583 people lived in Traer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Traer, IA?
The ZIP code of Traer is 50675.
What is the elevation of Traer?
915 feet (279 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Traer?
Dysart (8.0 mi), Clutier (8.2 mi), Reinbeck (11.3 mi), Lincoln (12.7 mi), Gladbrook (12.9 mi).
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