Fairbank
City in Buchanan County, Iowa

Fairbank is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, with 1,111 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 988 ft (301 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oelwein, 7.2 miles E.
- 1,111residents (2020 Census)
- 988 ftelevation · 301 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 1,499 / sq mipopulation density
- 50629ZIP code
About Fairbank
Fairbank is a city in Buchanan and Fayette counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,111 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Fairbank
- Median household income
- $89,712
- Median home value
- $186,900
- Median rent
- $686/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Fairbank had 1,111 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,111 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,499 per sq mi (579 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairbank at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buchanan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,111 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.74 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6401° N, 92.0478° W |
| ZIP code | 50629 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1926355 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairbank
- Oelwein7.2 mi E
- Hazleton7.4 mi E
- Dunkerton7.6 mi SW
- Westgate9.2 mi N
- Readlyn10.0 mi NW
- Jesup11.5 mi S
- Stanley12.0 mi E
- Maynard12.6 mi NE
- Independence14.3 mi SE
- Denver14.7 mi W
- Sumner14.7 mi N
- Raymond15.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Fairbank
What county is Fairbank in?
Fairbank is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
What is the population of Fairbank, IA?
1,111 people lived in Fairbank at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairbank, IA?
The ZIP code of Fairbank is 50629.
What is the elevation of Fairbank?
988 feet (301 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairbank?
Oelwein (7.2 mi), Hazleton (7.4 mi), Dunkerton (7.6 mi), Westgate (9.2 mi), Readlyn (10.0 mi).
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