Colfax
City in Jasper County, Iowa
Colfax is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, with 2,255 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Valeria, 5.8 miles NW.
- 2,255residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 880 / sq mipopulation density
- 50054ZIP code
About Colfax
Colfax is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Colfax is located approximately 24 miles east of Des Moines. The town was founded in 1866, and was named after Schuyler Colfax, vice president under Ulysses S. Grant. The population was 2,255 at the time of the 2020 census. Newton is the county seat; both were named after Revolutionary War soldiers.
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Living in Colfax
- Median household income
- $79,318
- Median home value
- $178,000
- Median rent
- $789/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Colfax had 2,255 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,255 |
|---|---|
| Density | 880 per sq mi (340 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colfax at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,255 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.56 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6798° N, 93.2363° W |
| ZIP code | 50054 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1915060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colfax
- Valeria5.8 mi NW
- Prairie City5.8 mi S
- Mingo6.4 mi N
- Mitchellville6.7 mi W
- Lambs Grove8.2 mi E
- Newton10.2 mi E
- Baxter10.9 mi NE
- Bondurant11.0 mi W
- Altoona12.9 mi W
- Runnells13.0 mi SW
- Reasnor13.0 mi SE
- Monroe13.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Colfax
What county is Colfax in?
Colfax is in Jasper County, Iowa.
What is the population of Colfax, IA?
2,255 people lived in Colfax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colfax, IA?
The ZIP code of Colfax is 50054.
What is the elevation of Colfax?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colfax?
Valeria (5.8 mi), Prairie City (5.8 mi), Mingo (6.4 mi), Mitchellville (6.7 mi), Lambs Grove (8.2 mi).
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