Cedar Falls
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa
Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, with 40,713 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waterloo, 5.5 miles E.
- 40,713residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 29.5 sq miland area · 76.3 km²
- 1,382 / sq mipopulation density
- 50613ZIP code
About Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the city population was 40,713. Cedar Falls is home to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), a public university.
Cedar Falls, along with neighboring city Waterloo, Iowa, are the two principal municipalities within the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Cedar River traverses the vicinity to the southeast.
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Living in Cedar Falls
- Median household income
- $76,987
- Median home value
- $263,600
- Median rent
- $1,203/mo
- Median age
- 29.3
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Cedar Falls had 40,713 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,713 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,382 per sq mi (534 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cedar Falls at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Black Hawk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 40,713 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.45 sq mi (76.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5191° N, 92.4540° W |
| ZIP code | 50613 |
| Official website | ci.cedar-falls.ia.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1911755 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cedar Falls
- Waterloo5.5 mi E
- Hudson5.8 mi S
- Janesville8.8 mi N
- New Hartford9.2 mi W
- Dike9.5 mi SW
- Evansdale10.1 mi E
- Elk Run Heights10.7 mi E
- Raymond11.9 mi E
- Denver12.0 mi NE
- Washburn12.1 mi SE
- Stout13.1 mi W
- Waverly14.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Falls
What county is Cedar Falls in?
Cedar Falls is in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Cedar Falls, IA?
40,713 people lived in Cedar Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cedar Falls, IA?
The ZIP code of Cedar Falls is 50613.
What is the elevation of Cedar Falls?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cedar Falls?
Waterloo (5.5 mi), Hudson (5.8 mi), Janesville (8.8 mi), New Hartford (9.2 mi), Dike (9.5 mi).
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