Dexter
City in Dallas County, Iowa

Dexter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, with 640 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,142 ft (348 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Diamondhead Lake, 2.9 miles NW.
- 640residents (2020 Census)
- 1,142 ftelevation · 348 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 511 / sq mipopulation density
- 50070ZIP code
About Dexter
Dexter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 640 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Dexter
- Median household income
- $87,250
- Median home value
- $163,500
- Median rent
- $845/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Dexter had 640 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 640 |
|---|---|
| Density | 511 per sq mi (197 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dexter at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 640 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.25 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5154° N, 94.2276° W |
| ZIP code | 50070 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1921225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dexter
- Diamondhead Lake2.9 mi NW
- Stuart4.8 mi W
- Redfield5.4 mi N
- Earlham5.6 mi E
- Linden9.1 mi N
- Menlo9.1 mi W
- De Soto11.4 mi E
- Adel12.9 mi NE
- Panora14.0 mi NW
- Van Meter14.7 mi E
- Casey15.2 mi W
- Winterset16.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Dexter
What county is Dexter in?
Dexter is in Dallas County, Iowa.
What is the population of Dexter, IA?
640 people lived in Dexter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dexter, IA?
The ZIP code of Dexter is 50070.
What is the elevation of Dexter?
1,142 feet (348 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dexter?
Diamondhead Lake (2.9 mi), Stuart (4.8 mi), Redfield (5.4 mi), Earlham (5.6 mi), Linden (9.1 mi).
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