Johnston
City in Polk County, Iowa
Johnston is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with 24,064 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 830 ft (253 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grimes, 4.1 miles W.
- 24,064residents (2020 Census)
- 830 ftelevation · 253 m
- 19.5 sq miland area · 50.5 km²
- 1,235 / sq mipopulation density
- 50131ZIP code
About Johnston
Johnston is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 24,064 in the 2020 census, a large increase from the 8,649 population in 2000. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area.
Johnston is the location of the headquarters of Pioneer Hi-Bred Seeds, Iowa Public Television, and The Gardeners of America/Men's Garden Clubs of America. Also located here are the Camp Dodge Military Reservation as well as the Paul J. and Ida Trier House, a private residence designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Des Moines Weather Forecast Office of the National Weather Service.
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Living in Johnston
- Median household income
- $106,551
- Median home value
- $369,100
- Median rent
- $1,338/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Johnston had 24,064 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,064 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,235 per sq mi (477 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Johnston at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,064 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.49 sq mi (50.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6920° N, 93.7245° W |
| ZIP code | 50131 |
| Official website | cityofjohnston.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1939765 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Johnston
- Grimes4.1 mi W
- Urbandale4.8 mi SW
- Saylorville5.0 mi E
- Windsor Heights6.1 mi S
- Polk City6.2 mi N
- Granger6.6 mi NW
- Clive6.8 mi SW
- Ankeny7.1 mi NE
- Des Moines10.1 mi SE
- West Des Moines10.2 mi S
- Alleman10.3 mi NE
- Waukee10.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Johnston
What county is Johnston in?
Johnston is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Johnston, IA?
24,064 people lived in Johnston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Johnston, IA?
The ZIP code of Johnston is 50131.
What is the elevation of Johnston?
830 feet (253 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Johnston?
Grimes (4.1 mi), Urbandale (4.8 mi), Saylorville (5.0 mi), Windsor Heights (6.1 mi), Polk City (6.2 mi).
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