Barnum
City in Webster County, Iowa
Barnum is a city in Webster County, Iowa, with 175 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,175 ft (358 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clare, 5.7 miles N.
- 175residents (2020 Census)
- 1,175 ftelevation · 358 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 467 / sq mipopulation density
- 50518ZIP code
About Barnum
Barnum is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States, just off U.S. Route 20. The population is currently 175 in 2026 according to the last U.S. Census (2020).
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Living in Barnum
- Median household income
- $86,615
- Median home value
- $135,600
- Median age
- 27.4
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Barnum had 175 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 175 |
|---|---|
| Density | 467 per sq mi (180 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barnum at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 175 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5062° N, 94.3657° W |
| ZIP code | 50518 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1904645 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barnum
- Clare5.7 mi N
- Moorland5.7 mi SE
- Knierim5.7 mi SW
- Manson9.0 mi W
- Somers9.4 mi S
- Fort Dodge9.7 mi E
- Callender10.6 mi S
- Otho12.5 mi SE
- Rinard13.0 mi SW
- Badger13.5 mi NE
- Coalville13.5 mi E
- Twin Lakes13.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Barnum
What county is Barnum in?
Barnum is in Webster County, Iowa.
What is the population of Barnum, IA?
175 people lived in Barnum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barnum, IA?
The ZIP code of Barnum is 50518.
What is the elevation of Barnum?
1,175 feet (358 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barnum?
Clare (5.7 mi), Moorland (5.7 mi), Knierim (5.7 mi), Manson (9.0 mi), Somers (9.4 mi).
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