Iowa City
City in Johnson County, Iowa
Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, with 74,828 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is University Heights, 1.4 miles W.
- 74,828residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 25.8 sq miland area · 66.7 km²
- 2,904 / sq mipopulation density
- 52242main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Iowa City
Iowa City is the largest city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States, and its county seat. The population was 74,828 at the 2020 census, making it the state's fifth-most populous city. The Iowa City metropolitan area, which encompasses Johnson and Washington counties, has a population of over 171,000. The metro area is also a part of a combined statistical area with the Cedar Rapids metro area known as the Iowa City–Cedar Rapids region; collectively, this region has a population of nearly 500,000.
Home of the University of Iowa, the city served as the third and final capital of the Iowa Territory (1841–1846) and the first capital of the state of Iowa (1846–1857). The Old Capitol building, where the state legislature met, is now a National Historic Landmark and museum on the University of Iowa campus. The University of Iowa Art Museum and Plum Grove Historic House, the home of the first governor of Iowa, are also tourist attractions.
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Living in Iowa City
- Median household income
- $58,546
- Median home value
- $285,900
- Median rent
- $1,094/mo
- Median age
- 26.2
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Iowa City had 74,828 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 74,828 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,904 per sq mi (1,121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Iowa City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 74,828 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.76 sq mi (66.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6557° N, 91.5309° W |
| ZIP codes | 52242, 52240, 52245, 52246 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1938595 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Iowa City
- University Heights1.4 mi W
- Coralville4.5 mi NW
- Hills6.8 mi S
- North Liberty7.4 mi NW
- Tiffin7.4 mi NW
- West Branch9.7 mi E
- Downey9.9 mi E
- Solon10.6 mi N
- Frytown11.9 mi SW
- Riverside12.1 mi S
- Lone Tree12.9 mi SE
- Oxford14.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Iowa City
What county is Iowa City in?
Iowa City is in Johnson County, Iowa.
What is the population of Iowa City, IA?
74,828 people lived in Iowa City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Iowa City, IA?
The main ZIP code is 52242. Other ZIP codes: 52240, 52245, 52246.
What is the elevation of Iowa City?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Iowa City?
University Heights (1.4 mi), Coralville (4.5 mi), Hills (6.8 mi), North Liberty (7.4 mi), Tiffin (7.4 mi).
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