Jefferson
City in Greene County, Iowa
Jefferson is a city in Greene County, Iowa, with 4,182 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,066 ft (325 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grand Junction, 7.4 miles E.
- 4,182residents (2020 Census)
- 1,066 ftelevation · 325 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 695 / sq mipopulation density
- 50129ZIP code
About Jefferson
Jefferson is a city in, and the county seat of Greene County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 4,182 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the home of the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower, 168 feet (51 m) tall, located on the town square, and visible for miles. The tower is named for Floyd Mahanay, a businessman, philanthropist, and former resident. Jefferson is bisected east to west by the old Lincoln Highway (formerly U.S. 30). A new U.S. Route 30 is located approximately one mile to the north.
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Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $58,895
- Median home value
- $155,800
- Median rent
- $754/mo
- Median age
- 53.6
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Jefferson had 4,182 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,182 |
|---|---|
| Density | 695 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,182 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.02 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0177° N, 94.3794° W |
| ZIP code | 50129 |
| Official website | jeffersoniowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1939450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- Grand Junction7.4 mi E
- Scranton8.7 mi W
- Dana9.5 mi NE
- Churdan10.7 mi NW
- Rippey10.9 mi SE
- Paton12.0 mi NE
- Bagley12.1 mi S
- Beaver12.4 mi E
- Jamaica12.5 mi S
- Ralston12.9 mi W
- Berkley14.5 mi E
- Dawson14.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
What county is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in Greene County, Iowa.
What is the population of Jefferson, IA?
4,182 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, IA?
The ZIP code of Jefferson is 50129.
What is the elevation of Jefferson?
1,066 feet (325 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jefferson?
Grand Junction (7.4 mi), Scranton (8.7 mi), Dana (9.5 mi), Churdan (10.7 mi), Rippey (10.9 mi).
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