Emerson
City in Mills County, Iowa

Emerson is a city in Mills County, Iowa, with 403 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,056 ft (322 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hastings, 4.8 miles W.
- 403residents (2020 Census)
- 1,056 ftelevation · 322 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 1,581 / sq mipopulation density
- 51533ZIP code
About Emerson
Emerson is a city in Mills County, Iowa, United States. The population was 403 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Emerson
- Median household income
- $49,063
- Median home value
- $119,500
- Median rent
- $1,034/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Emerson had 403 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 403 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,581 per sq mi (611 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Emerson at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mills County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 403 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0180° N, 95.4027° W |
| ZIP code | 51533 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1925500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Emerson
- Hastings4.8 mi W
- Henderson8.5 mi N
- Red Oak9.3 mi E
- Malvern9.5 mi W
- Imogene9.8 mi S
- Coburg9.9 mi SE
- Macedonia12.1 mi N
- Randolph13.1 mi SW
- Essex13.8 mi S
- Silver City13.9 mi NW
- Carson15.1 mi N
- Elliott15.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Emerson
What county is Emerson in?
Emerson is in Mills County, Iowa.
What is the population of Emerson, IA?
403 people lived in Emerson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Emerson, IA?
The ZIP code of Emerson is 51533.
What is the elevation of Emerson?
1,056 feet (322 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Emerson?
Hastings (4.8 mi), Henderson (8.5 mi), Red Oak (9.3 mi), Malvern (9.5 mi), Imogene (9.8 mi).
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