Jesup

City in Buchanan County, Iowa

Aerial view of Jesup, Iowa
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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.

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, IA population

Jesup had 2,508 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,508
Density1,335 per sq mi (515 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Jesup at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyBuchanan County
TypeCity
Population2,508 (2020)
Land area1.88 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates42.4745° N, 92.0660° W
ZIP code50648
Official websitejesupiowa.com/resources/resources.php
Census code (GEOID)1939585

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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