Creston
City in Union County, Iowa
Creston is a city in Union County, Iowa, with 7,536 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cromwell, 5.2 miles W.
- 7,536residents (2020 Census)
- 1,312 ftelevation · 400 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.4 km²
- 1,452 / sq mipopulation density
- 50801ZIP code
About Creston
Creston is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Iowa. The population was 7,536 at the time of the 2020 Census. Creston is a regional hub for southwest Iowa and is home to Southwestern Community College.
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Living in Creston
- Median household income
- $52,633
- Median home value
- $114,500
- Median rent
- $703/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Creston had 7,536 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,536 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,452 per sq mi (561 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Creston at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,536 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.19 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0603° N, 94.3647° W |
| ZIP code | 50801 |
| Official website | aftoniowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1917265 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Creston
- Cromwell5.2 mi W
- Kent8.9 mi SW
- Afton9.1 mi E
- Orient10.2 mi N
- Arispe10.8 mi SE
- Shannon City12.3 mi SE
- Prescott13.2 mi W
- Macksburg14.2 mi NE
- Lenox15.9 mi SW
- Thayer16.5 mi E
- Lorimor16.7 mi E
- Tingley16.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Creston
What county is Creston in?
Creston is in Union County, Iowa.
What is the population of Creston, IA?
7,536 people lived in Creston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Creston, IA?
The ZIP code of Creston is 50801.
What is the elevation of Creston?
1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Creston?
Cromwell (5.2 mi), Kent (8.9 mi), Afton (9.1 mi), Orient (10.2 mi), Arispe (10.8 mi).
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