Fairfield
City in Jefferson County, Iowa
Fairfield is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, with 9,416 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 774 ft (236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maharishi Vedic City, 4.2 miles NW.
- 9,416residents (2020 Census)
- 774 ftelevation · 236 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.1 km²
- 1,424 / sq mipopulation density
- 52557main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 9,416 people, according to the 2020 census. Fairfield is an international center for Transcendental Meditation, the home of Maharishi International University.
It became the county seat in 1839 with 110 residents and grew to 650 by 1847. Its library was established in 1853, and it held its first fair in 1854. Early architecture in Fairfield includes work by George Franklin Barber and Barry Byrne.
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Living in Fairfield
- Median household income
- $51,311
- Median home value
- $156,000
- Median rent
- $870/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Fairfield had 9,416 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,416 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,424 per sq mi (550 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfield at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,416 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.61 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0064° N, 91.9666° W |
| ZIP codes | 52557, 52556 |
| Official website | fairfieldiowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1926445 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfield
- Maharishi Vedic City4.2 mi NW
- Libertyville5.5 mi SW
- Birmingham8.9 mi S
- Batavia10.5 mi W
- Packwood10.6 mi NW
- Pleasant Plain11.2 mi NE
- Lockridge11.3 mi E
- Stockport12.4 mi SE
- Richland12.5 mi N
- Douds12.5 mi SW
- Brighton13.9 mi NE
- Leando14.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield
What county is Fairfield in?
Fairfield is in Jefferson County, Iowa.
What is the population of Fairfield, IA?
9,416 people lived in Fairfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfield, IA?
The main ZIP code is 52557. Other ZIP codes: 52556.
What is the elevation of Fairfield?
774 feet (236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfield?
Maharishi Vedic City (4.2 mi), Libertyville (5.5 mi), Birmingham (8.9 mi), Batavia (10.5 mi), Packwood (10.6 mi).
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