Thayer, Iowa

Thayer: city in Union County, Iowa, United States

About

Thayer is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 59 and a population density of 246 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58 inhabitants.

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Location of Thayer on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Thayer

Population 58 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Union County
Postal code 50254
Area 0.24 km2
Water as percent of area 0%
Land as percent of area 100%
Latitude & Longitude 41.0281,-94.0508
Altitude 1,106 feet / 337 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 23:37:13 (15th April 2026)
Density 242 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.72% (2010-2020)
Weather 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Union County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Thayer Highlighted locator map image
Union County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Thayer Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Thayer is located at 41°1'41"N 94°3'3"W (41.0280500, -94.0507800).

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Weather

73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
13 mph W Wednesday

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Thayer decreased by 1.72% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 59 - census
2011 59 0% estimation process
2012 59 0% estimation process
2013 59 0% estimation process
2014 59 0% estimation process
2015 56 -5.36% estimation process
2016 56 0% estimation process
2017 56 0% estimation process
2018 55 -1.82% estimation process
2019 55 0% estimation process
2020 58 5.17% estimation process
Thayer zip code is 50254. County name: Union, County fips: 19175

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Thayer, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
154396 Southwestern Community College Creston (IA) 50801
153366 Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni (IA) 50140

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Thayer, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
OSC Osceola Main & East Clay Streets RAIL
CRN Creston Pine and Adams Avenue RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Thayer.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Murray Post Office Murray (IA) 50174

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Thayer, Missouri city with a population of 2,103 people.
  • Thayer, Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 651 people.
  • Thayer, Kansas city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States with a population of 465 people.
  • Thayer, Nebraska human settlement in York County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 49 people.

Other cities in Union County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Creston 7,660 City in Iowa
Afton 825 City in Union County, Iowa
Lorimor 341 City in Union County, Iowa, United States
Cromwell 105 City in Iowa, United-States
Arispe 96 Human settlement in Union County, Iowa, United States of America
Shannon City 69 Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America