Fayette
City in Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, with 1,256 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,007 ft (307 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Randalia, 4.5 miles W.
- 1,256residents (2020 Census)
- 1,007 ftelevation · 307 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 839 / sq mipopulation density
- 52142ZIP code
About Fayette
Fayette is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,256. It was named after the Marquis de la Fayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War. Fayette is the home of Upper Iowa University, a small private college. The Volga River State Recreation Area is located just north of Fayette, and many other parks and natural areas are nearby.
William B. Dohrmann was the mayor for 24 years and ended his term in 2013.
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Living in Fayette
- Median household income
- $47,917
- Median home value
- $119,000
- Median rent
- $1,347/mo
- Median age
- 23.4
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Fayette had 1,256 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,256 |
|---|---|
| Density | 839 per sq mi (324 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fayette at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,256 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.50 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8418° N, 91.8038° W |
| ZIP code | 52142 |
| Official website | fayetteia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1927165 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fayette
- Randalia4.5 mi W
- Maynard6.0 mi SW
- Wadena7.3 mi E
- West Union8.1 mi N
- Arlington9.3 mi SE
- Hawkeye10.0 mi NW
- Westgate11.0 mi SW
- Elgin11.6 mi NE
- Oelwein13.0 mi SW
- Clermont13.3 mi NE
- Volga13.5 mi E
- Stanley13.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fayette
What county is Fayette in?
Fayette is in Fayette County, Iowa.
What is the population of Fayette, IA?
1,256 people lived in Fayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fayette, IA?
The ZIP code of Fayette is 52142.
What is the elevation of Fayette?
1,007 feet (307 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fayette?
Randalia (4.5 mi), Maynard (6.0 mi), Wadena (7.3 mi), West Union (8.1 mi), Arlington (9.3 mi).
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