Maquoketa
City in Jackson County, Iowa

Maquoketa is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, with 6,128 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 702 ft (214 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Delmar, 5.1 miles SE.
- 6,128residents (2020 Census)
- 702 ftelevation · 214 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.7 km²
- 1,357 / sq mipopulation density
- 52060ZIP code
About Maquoketa
Maquoketa () is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County. The population was 6,128 at the 2020 census.
U.S. Route 61 adjoins the city, which therefore hosts traffic between Dubuque and the Quad Cities. Iowa Highways 62 and 64 also pass through the city. Maquoketa Caves State Park is located a few miles northwest of Maquoketa.
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Living in Maquoketa
- Median household income
- $60,240
- Median home value
- $132,500
- Median rent
- $795/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Maquoketa had 6,128 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,128 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,357 per sq mi (524 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Maquoketa at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,128 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.52 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0605° N, 90.6639° W |
| ZIP code | 52060 |
| Official website | maquoketaia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1949215 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Maquoketa
- Delmar5.1 mi SE
- Andrew7.4 mi NE
- Baldwin9.0 mi W
- Lost Nation10.2 mi SW
- Monmouth11.2 mi W
- Welton11.3 mi S
- Spragueville11.9 mi E
- Springbrook11.9 mi NE
- Charlotte12.1 mi SE
- Preston13.7 mi E
- Toronto14.9 mi SW
- Oxford Junction15.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Maquoketa
What county is Maquoketa in?
Maquoketa is in Jackson County, Iowa.
What is the population of Maquoketa, IA?
6,128 people lived in Maquoketa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Maquoketa, IA?
The ZIP code of Maquoketa is 52060.
What is the elevation of Maquoketa?
702 feet (214 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Maquoketa?
Delmar (5.1 mi), Andrew (7.4 mi), Baldwin (9.0 mi), Lost Nation (10.2 mi), Monmouth (11.2 mi).
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