Columbus Junction
City in Louisa County, Iowa
Columbus Junction is a city in Louisa County, Iowa, with 1,830 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 604 ft (184 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fredonia, 1.3 miles E.
- 1,830residents (2020 Census)
- 604 ftelevation · 184 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 852 / sq mipopulation density
- 52738main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction is a city in Louisa County, Iowa. The population was 1,830 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Columbus Junction is home of the historic Swinging Bridge, found one block south of Highway 92 near downtown. The 262-foot-long steel cable and wood suspension bridge was built in 1922 as an elevated walkway connecting Third and Fourth streets.
The Columbus Community School District (which serves Columbus Junction, Columbus City, Fredonia, Cotter, Conesville, and other surrounding townships) is based in Columbus Junction. The school's colors are blue and white and their mascot is a wildcat.
The city's largest employer is a Tyson Foods meat processing plant located just north of the city on Highway 70.
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Living in Columbus Junction
- Median household income
- $63,828
- Median home value
- $125,800
- Median rent
- $623/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Columbus Junction had 1,830 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,830 |
|---|---|
| Density | 852 per sq mi (329 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus Junction at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Louisa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,830 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.15 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2789° N, 91.3639° W |
| ZIP codes | 52738, 52737 |
| Official website | columbusjunctioniowa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1915420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus Junction
- Fredonia1.3 mi E
- Columbus City1.5 mi S
- Cotter5.2 mi W
- Conesville7.0 mi N
- Letts7.5 mi NE
- Grandview9.1 mi E
- Ainsworth9.9 mi W
- Crawfordsville10.0 mi SW
- Winfield11.2 mi S
- Wapello11.5 mi SE
- Fruitland13.1 mi E
- Olds13.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Junction
What county is Columbus Junction in?
Columbus Junction is in Louisa County, Iowa.
What is the population of Columbus Junction, IA?
1,830 people lived in Columbus Junction at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus Junction, IA?
The main ZIP code is 52738. Other ZIP codes: 52737.
What is the elevation of Columbus Junction?
604 feet (184 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus Junction?
Fredonia (1.3 mi), Columbus City (1.5 mi), Cotter (5.2 mi), Conesville (7.0 mi), Letts (7.5 mi).
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