Crescent
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Crescent is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, with 628 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,010 ft (308 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carter Lake, 6.1 miles SW.
- 628residents (2020 Census)
- 1,010 ftelevation · 308 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 649 / sq mipopulation density
- 51526ZIP code
About Crescent
Crescent is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 628 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Crescent
- Median household income
- $116,042
- Median home value
- $283,900
- Median age
- 43.8
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Crescent had 628 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 628 |
|---|---|
| Density | 649 per sq mi (251 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crescent at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 628 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3653° N, 95.8589° W |
| ZIP code | 51526 |
| Official website | crescentiowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1917175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crescent
- Carter Lake6.1 mi SW
- Weston6.1 mi E
- Council Bluffs8.9 mi S
- Underwood9.2 mi E
- Loveland9.2 mi N
- McClelland9.5 mi E
- Fort Calhoun, NE10.7 mi NW
- Bentley12.3 mi E
- Omaha, NE12.4 mi SW
- Missouri Valley13.6 mi N
- Neola13.8 mi NE
- Ralston, NE14.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Crescent
What county is Crescent in?
Crescent is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the population of Crescent, IA?
628 people lived in Crescent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crescent, IA?
The ZIP code of Crescent is 51526.
What is the elevation of Crescent?
1,010 feet (308 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crescent?
Carter Lake (6.1 mi), Weston (6.1 mi), Council Bluffs (8.9 mi), Underwood (9.2 mi), Loveland (9.2 mi).
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