Beacon
City in Mahaska County, Iowa
Beacon is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, with 445 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 758 ft (231 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oskaloosa, 2.4 miles NE.
- 445residents (2020 Census)
- 758 ftelevation · 231 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 573 / sq mipopulation density
- 52534main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Beacon
Beacon is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 445 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Beacon
- Median household income
- $55,625
- Median home value
- $77,900
- Median rent
- $650/mo
- Median age
- 52.5
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Beacon had 445 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 445 |
|---|---|
| Density | 573 per sq mi (221 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beacon at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mahaska County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 445 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.78 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2761° N, 92.6810° W |
| ZIP codes | 52534, 52577 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1905050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beacon
- Oskaloosa2.4 mi NE
- University Park3.5 mi E
- Leighton7.0 mi NW
- Keomah Village7.5 mi E
- Eddyville8.5 mi S
- Bussey11.6 mi SW
- Rose Hill11.7 mi E
- Harvey12.9 mi W
- Kirkville13.1 mi SE
- New Sharon13.5 mi N
- Fremont13.6 mi E
- Hamilton13.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Beacon
What county is Beacon in?
Beacon is in Mahaska County, Iowa.
What is the population of Beacon, IA?
445 people lived in Beacon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beacon, IA?
The main ZIP code is 52534. Other ZIP codes: 52577.
What is the elevation of Beacon?
758 feet (231 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beacon?
Oskaloosa (2.4 mi), University Park (3.5 mi), Leighton (7.0 mi), Keomah Village (7.5 mi), Eddyville (8.5 mi).
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