Baxter
City in Jasper County, Iowa
Baxter is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, with 962 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,004 ft (306 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rhodes, 7.3 miles N.
- 962residents (2020 Census)
- 1,004 ftelevation · 306 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 1,472 / sq mipopulation density
- 50028ZIP code
About Baxter
Baxter is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Baxter is located 33 miles (53 km) northeast of Des Moines. The population was 962 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Baxter
- Median household income
- $60,952
- Median home value
- $166,700
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Baxter had 962 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 962 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,472 per sq mi (568 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Baxter at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 962 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8252° N, 93.1525° W |
| ZIP code | 50028 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1904915 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Baxter
- Rhodes7.3 mi N
- Mingo7.8 mi SW
- Melbourne8.5 mi N
- Lambs Grove9.4 mi SE
- Collins9.6 mi NW
- Newton10.6 mi SE
- Colfax10.9 mi SW
- Valeria11.1 mi SW
- Laurel12.5 mi E
- Haverhill12.8 mi NE
- State Center13.1 mi N
- Maxwell13.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Baxter
What county is Baxter in?
Baxter is in Jasper County, Iowa.
What is the population of Baxter, IA?
962 people lived in Baxter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Baxter, IA?
The ZIP code of Baxter is 50028.
What is the elevation of Baxter?
1,004 feet (306 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Baxter?
Rhodes (7.3 mi), Mingo (7.8 mi), Melbourne (8.5 mi), Lambs Grove (9.4 mi), Collins (9.6 mi).
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