Essex
City in Page County, Iowa
Essex is a city in Page County, Iowa, with 722 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 991 ft (302 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shenandoah, 6.2 miles SW.
- 722residents (2020 Census)
- 991 ftelevation · 302 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 442 / sq mipopulation density
- 51638ZIP code
About Essex
Essex is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 722 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 884 population in 2000.
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Living in Essex
- Median household income
- $58,095
- Median home value
- $89,900
- Median rent
- $598/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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Essex had 722 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 722 |
|---|---|
| Density | 442 per sq mi (171 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Essex at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Page County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 722 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.63 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8328° N, 95.3053° W |
| ZIP code | 51638 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1925815 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Essex
- Shenandoah6.2 mi SW
- Coburg6.3 mi N
- Imogene7.2 mi NW
- Yorktown10.4 mi SE
- Farragut12.0 mi SW
- Coin12.8 mi S
- Red Oak13.2 mi N
- Emerson13.8 mi N
- Randolph13.8 mi W
- Stanton14.8 mi NE
- Northboro15.6 mi S
- Clarinda15.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Essex
What county is Essex in?
Essex is in Page County, Iowa.
What is the population of Essex, IA?
722 people lived in Essex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Essex, IA?
The ZIP code of Essex is 51638.
What is the elevation of Essex?
991 feet (302 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Essex?
Shenandoah (6.2 mi), Coburg (6.3 mi), Imogene (7.2 mi), Yorktown (10.4 mi), Farragut (12.0 mi).
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