Blakesburg
City in Wapello County, Iowa

Blakesburg is a city in Wapello County, Iowa, with 274 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Albia, 9.9 miles NW.
- 274residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 1,012 / sq mipopulation density
- 52536ZIP code
About Blakesburg
Blakesburg is a city in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 274 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Blakesburg
- Median household income
- $51,000
- Median home value
- $85,900
- Median rent
- $626/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Blakesburg had 274 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 274 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,012 per sq mi (391 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blakesburg at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wapello County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 274 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9620° N, 92.6347° W |
| ZIP code | 52536 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1906850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blakesburg
- Albia9.9 mi NW
- Chillicothe10.2 mi NE
- Unionville10.4 mi S
- Moravia10.8 mi SW
- Ottumwa11.8 mi E
- Eddyville13.6 mi N
- Udell13.8 mi SW
- Drakesville13.8 mi SE
- Kirkville14.2 mi NE
- Floris17.1 mi SE
- Rathbun17.2 mi SW
- Agency17.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Blakesburg
What county is Blakesburg in?
Blakesburg is in Wapello County, Iowa.
What is the population of Blakesburg, IA?
274 people lived in Blakesburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blakesburg, IA?
The ZIP code of Blakesburg is 52536.
What is the elevation of Blakesburg?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blakesburg?
Albia (9.9 mi), Chillicothe (10.2 mi), Unionville (10.4 mi), Moravia (10.8 mi), Ottumwa (11.8 mi).
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