Homestead
Census-designated place in Iowa County, Iowa

Homestead is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Iowa County, Iowa, with 135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Middle Amana, 2.8 miles NW.
- 135residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 104 / sq mipopulation density
- 52236ZIP code
About Homestead
Homestead is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. It is one of the seven villages of the Amana Colonies. The population was recorded as 135 during the 2020 census.
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Living in Homestead
- Median household income
- $74,886
- Median home value
- $179,900
- Median age
- 32.7
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Homestead had 135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 104 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Homestead at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Iowa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 135 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7612° N, 91.8711° W |
| ZIP code | 52236 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1936975 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Homestead
- Middle Amana2.8 mi NW
- Amana2.9 mi N
- East Amana3.4 mi N
- High Amana4.6 mi NW
- South Amana4.6 mi W
- Oxford4.9 mi SE
- West Amana5.9 mi NW
- Conroy7.0 mi W
- Walford8.5 mi N
- Williamsburg9.7 mi SW
- Norway10.1 mi N
- Marengo10.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Homestead
What county is Homestead in?
Homestead is in Iowa County, Iowa.
What is the population of Homestead, IA?
135 people lived in Homestead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Homestead, IA?
The ZIP code of Homestead is 52236.
What is the elevation of Homestead?
863 feet (263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Homestead?
Middle Amana (2.8 mi), Amana (2.9 mi), East Amana (3.4 mi), High Amana (4.6 mi), South Amana (4.6 mi).
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