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Newton, Iowa · ZIP 50208

Newton — ZIP 50208

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Newton (50208) scores 60/100 — Fair for Iowa. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $210K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100
Avg math proficiency64%
Avg reading proficiency63%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$210K
Median rent$962/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$210K

Median Rent

$962/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

330

Violent Crime

58

Property Crime

272

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jasper County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolKG–04306
77%
72%
Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolPK–04380
72%
72%
Newton Senior High School09–12806
62%
64%
Emerson Hough Elementary SchoolKG–04336
57%
47%
Berg Middle School05–08790
54%
59%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

20,270

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

42.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50208 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 50208 has a school score of 76/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50208 is approximately $210K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 50208 in Newton has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.