Defiance
City in Shelby County, Iowa
Defiance is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, with 245 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,276 ft (389 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Earling, 5.3 miles SW.
- 245residents (2020 Census)
- 1,276 ftelevation · 389 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 656 / sq mipopulation density
- 51527ZIP code
About Defiance
Defiance is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States, along the West Branch of the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 245 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Defiance
- Median household income
- $53,542
- Median home value
- $101,600
- Median rent
- $770/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Defiance had 245 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 245 |
|---|---|
| Density | 656 per sq mi (253 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Defiance at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 245 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8250° N, 95.3401° W |
| ZIP code | 51527 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1919585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Defiance
- Earling5.3 mi SW
- Buck Grove7.0 mi NW
- Manilla7.2 mi NE
- Irwin7.3 mi E
- Kirkman7.6 mi SE
- Westphalia7.8 mi S
- Panama9.8 mi SW
- Arion10.6 mi NW
- Dow City10.6 mi NW
- Aspinwall12.1 mi NE
- Harlan12.1 mi S
- Denison13.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Defiance
What county is Defiance in?
Defiance is in Shelby County, Iowa.
What is the population of Defiance, IA?
245 people lived in Defiance at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Defiance, IA?
The ZIP code of Defiance is 51527.
What is the elevation of Defiance?
1,276 feet (389 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Defiance?
Earling (5.3 mi), Buck Grove (7.0 mi), Manilla (7.2 mi), Irwin (7.3 mi), Kirkman (7.6 mi).
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