Centerville
City in Appanoose County, Iowa

Centerville is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, with 5,412 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,007 ft (307 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rathbun, 5.1 miles N.
- 5,412residents (2020 Census)
- 1,007 ftelevation · 307 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 1,095 / sq mipopulation density
- 52544ZIP code
About Centerville
Centerville is a city in and the county seat of Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,412 in the 2020 census, a decline from 5,924 in 2000. After the turn of the 20th century Centerville's coal mining industry attracted European immigrants from Sweden, Italy, Croatia, and Albania. Centerville is also home of the largest town square in the state of Iowa and a campus of Indian Hills Community College.
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Living in Centerville
- Median household income
- $46,563
- Median home value
- $103,000
- Median rent
- $755/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Centerville had 5,412 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,412 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,095 per sq mi (423 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Centerville at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Appanoose County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,412 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.94 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7284° N, 92.8714° W |
| ZIP code | 52544 |
| Official website | centerville-ia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1912315 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Centerville
- Rathbun5.1 mi N
- Mystic5.2 mi NW
- Exline5.7 mi S
- Numa6.4 mi SW
- Cincinnati7.2 mi S
- Udell7.6 mi NE
- Plano9.4 mi W
- Moulton10.6 mi E
- Unionville11.1 mi NE
- Moravia11.6 mi N
- Seymour13.5 mi W
- Promise City14.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Centerville
What county is Centerville in?
Centerville is in Appanoose County, Iowa.
What is the population of Centerville, IA?
5,412 people lived in Centerville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Centerville, IA?
The ZIP code of Centerville is 52544.
What is the elevation of Centerville?
1,007 feet (307 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Centerville?
Rathbun (5.1 mi), Mystic (5.2 mi), Exline (5.7 mi), Numa (6.4 mi), Cincinnati (7.2 mi).
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