Independence
City in Buchanan County, Iowa
Independence is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, with 6,064 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 935 ft (285 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rowley, 7.1 miles SE.
- 6,064residents (2020 Census)
- 935 ftelevation · 285 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 1,006 / sq mipopulation density
- 50644ZIP code
About Independence
Independence is a city in, and the county seat of, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,064 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Independence
- Median household income
- $73,806
- Median home value
- $165,300
- Median rent
- $820/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Independence had 6,064 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,064 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,006 per sq mi (388 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buchanan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,064 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.03 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4622° N, 91.9032° W |
| ZIP code | 50644 |
| Official website | independenceia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1938100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Rowley7.1 mi SE
- Jesup8.3 mi W
- Winthrop8.5 mi E
- Quasqueton8.8 mi SE
- Hazleton10.8 mi N
- Brandon11.4 mi SW
- Stanley13.3 mi N
- Walker13.6 mi SE
- Aurora14.0 mi NE
- Fairbank14.3 mi NW
- Oelwein14.5 mi N
- Dunkerton15.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Independence
What county is Independence in?
Independence is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
What is the population of Independence, IA?
6,064 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Independence, IA?
The ZIP code of Independence is 50644.
What is the elevation of Independence?
935 feet (285 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Independence?
Rowley (7.1 mi), Jesup (8.3 mi), Winthrop (8.5 mi), Quasqueton (8.8 mi), Hazleton (10.8 mi).
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