Chapin
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Iowa
Chapin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, Iowa, with 71 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,155 ft (352 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sheffield, 3.7 miles N.
- 71residents (2020 Census)
- 1,155 ftelevation · 352 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 721 / sq mipopulation density
- 50427ZIP code
About Chapin
Chapin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in northern Franklin County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads just off U.S. Route 65, north of the city of Hampton, the county seat of Franklin County. Although Chapin is unincorporated, it has a postal code of 50427. The Chapin post office opened on 29 February 1860 and closed in 2005. As of the 2020 census, its population was 71.
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Living in Chapin
- Median household income
- $73,091
- Median home value
- $94,000
- Median age
- 39.6
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Chapin had 71 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 71 |
|---|---|
| Density | 721 per sq mi (278 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chapin at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 71 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8353° N, 93.2220° W |
| ZIP code | 50427 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1912675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chapin
- Sheffield3.7 mi N
- Hampton6.5 mi S
- Hansell8.0 mi SE
- Latimer8.8 mi SW
- Rockwell10.2 mi N
- Coulter10.3 mi SW
- Swaledale10.8 mi NW
- Aredale11.0 mi E
- Dougherty11.2 mi NE
- Thornton11.2 mi NW
- Geneva12.0 mi SE
- Alexander13.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Chapin
What county is Chapin in?
Chapin is in Franklin County, Iowa.
What is the population of Chapin, IA?
71 people lived in Chapin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chapin, IA?
The ZIP code of Chapin is 50427.
What is the elevation of Chapin?
1,155 feet (352 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chapin?
Sheffield (3.7 mi), Hampton (6.5 mi), Hansell (8.0 mi), Latimer (8.8 mi), Rockwell (10.2 mi).
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