Leighton
City in Mahaska County, Iowa
Leighton is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, with 158 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 774 ft (236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beacon, 7.0 miles SE.
- 158residents (2020 Census)
- 774 ftelevation · 236 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.2 km²
- 1,698 / sq mipopulation density
- 50143ZIP code
About Leighton
Leighton is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 158 in the 2020 United States census, an increase from 153 in the 2000 United States census.
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Living in Leighton
- Median household income
- $66,389
- Median home value
- $126,600
- Median rent
- $770/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Leighton had 158 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 158 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,698 per sq mi (656 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leighton at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mahaska County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 158 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3388° N, 92.7863° W |
| ZIP code | 50143 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1944310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leighton
- Beacon7.0 mi SE
- Harvey7.2 mi W
- Pella8.2 mi NW
- Oskaloosa8.2 mi SE
- University Park9.6 mi E
- Bussey10.5 mi SW
- New Sharon11.5 mi NE
- Hamilton13.1 mi SW
- Keomah Village13.4 mi E
- Marysville14.0 mi SW
- Eddyville14.8 mi SE
- Lovilia15.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Leighton
What county is Leighton in?
Leighton is in Mahaska County, Iowa.
What is the population of Leighton, IA?
158 people lived in Leighton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leighton, IA?
The ZIP code of Leighton is 50143.
What is the elevation of Leighton?
774 feet (236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leighton?
Beacon (7.0 mi), Harvey (7.2 mi), Pella (8.2 mi), Oskaloosa (8.2 mi), University Park (9.6 mi).
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