Fairfax
City in Linn County, Iowa
Fairfax is a city in Linn County, Iowa, with 2,828 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 774 ft (236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walford, 4.2 miles SW.
- 2,828residents (2020 Census)
- 774 ftelevation · 236 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.4 km²
- 780 / sq mipopulation density
- 52228ZIP code
About Fairfax
Fairfax is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,828 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Fairfax
- Median household income
- $114,375
- Median home value
- $274,500
- Median rent
- $1,366/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Fairfax had 2,828 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,828 |
|---|---|
| Density | 780 per sq mi (301 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfax at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Linn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,828 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.63 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9255° N, 91.7776° W |
| ZIP code | 52228 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1926400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfax
- Walford4.2 mi SW
- Cedar Rapids5.7 mi NE
- Atkins6.3 mi NW
- Swisher7.0 mi SE
- Norway7.6 mi W
- Shueyville8.5 mi SE
- East Amana9.0 mi SW
- Palo9.6 mi N
- Amana9.8 mi SW
- Hiawatha10.1 mi NE
- Ely10.2 mi E
- Newhall10.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfax
What county is Fairfax in?
Fairfax is in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the population of Fairfax, IA?
2,828 people lived in Fairfax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfax, IA?
The ZIP code of Fairfax is 52228.
What is the elevation of Fairfax?
774 feet (236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfax?
Walford (4.2 mi), Cedar Rapids (5.7 mi), Atkins (6.3 mi), Swisher (7.0 mi), Norway (7.6 mi).
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