Frytown
Census-designated place in Johnson County, Iowa

Frytown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Johnson County, Iowa, with 193 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kalona, 6.1 miles S.
- 193residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 238 / sq mipopulation density
- 52247ZIP code
About Frytown
Frytown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Johnson County, Iowa, United States, approximately 10 miles southwest of Iowa City. As of the 2020 census, Frytown had a population of 193. The town has been known as Frytown since the 19th century, and is listed as such on state maps; the USGS once called it Williamstown, though it has since changed the name.
Frytown Conservation Area, a woodlands park belonging to Johnson County, is located about one mile northeast of Frytown.
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- Median household income
- $104,911
- Median age
- 22.8
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Frytown had 193 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 193 |
|---|---|
| Density | 238 per sq mi (92 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Frytown at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 193 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5719° N, 91.7321° W |
| ZIP code | 52247 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1929325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Frytown
- Kalona6.1 mi S
- Wellman8.9 mi SW
- Tiffin10.0 mi N
- Hills10.2 mi E
- Riverside10.3 mi SE
- University Heights10.6 mi NE
- Oxford10.9 mi N
- Coralville11.2 mi NE
- Iowa City11.9 mi NE
- North Liberty13.4 mi NE
- Parnell14.1 mi W
- Homestead14.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Frytown
What county is Frytown in?
Frytown is in Johnson County, Iowa.
What is the population of Frytown, IA?
193 people lived in Frytown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Frytown, IA?
The ZIP code of Frytown is 52247.
What is the elevation of Frytown?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Frytown?
Kalona (6.1 mi), Wellman (8.9 mi), Tiffin (10.0 mi), Hills (10.2 mi), Riverside (10.3 mi).
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