Jesup
City in Buchanan County, Iowa

Jesup is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, with 2,508 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 984 ft (300 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dunkerton, 8.1 miles NW.
- 2,508residents (2020 Census)
- 984 ftelevation · 300 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 1,335 / sq mipopulation density
- 50648ZIP code
About Jesup
Jesup is a city in Buchanan County and partly in Black Hawk County in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 2,508 at the time of the 2020 census. It was named for Morris Ketchum Jesup, president of the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad.
The Black Hawk County portion of Jesup is part of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area.
The community of Jesup has undergone many changes in recent years. With new subdivisions, the population for the small community is on the rise due to the town's proximity to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metropolitan Area.
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Living in Jesup
- Median household income
- $89,408
- Median home value
- $190,200
- Median rent
- $933/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Jesup had 2,508 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,508 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,335 per sq mi (515 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jesup at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buchanan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,508 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.88 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4745° N, 92.0660° W |
| ZIP code | 50648 |
| Official website | jesupiowa.com/resources/resources.php |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1939585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jesup
- Dunkerton8.1 mi NW
- Independence8.3 mi E
- Raymond8.4 mi W
- Gilbertville8.5 mi SW
- Elk Run Heights9.7 mi W
- Evansdale10.4 mi W
- Washburn11.2 mi SW
- Brandon11.5 mi S
- Fairbank11.5 mi N
- La Porte City12.8 mi SW
- Hazleton12.9 mi NE
- Rowley13.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Jesup
What county is Jesup in?
Jesup is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
What is the population of Jesup, IA?
2,508 people lived in Jesup at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jesup, IA?
The ZIP code of Jesup is 50648.
What is the elevation of Jesup?
984 feet (300 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jesup?
Dunkerton (8.1 mi), Independence (8.3 mi), Raymond (8.4 mi), Gilbertville (8.5 mi), Elk Run Heights (9.7 mi).
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