Newton
City in Jasper County, Iowa
Newton is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, with 15,760 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 951 ft (290 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lambs Grove, 2.0 miles W.
- 15,760residents (2020 Census)
- 951 ftelevation · 290 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.2 km²
- 1,400 / sq mipopulation density
- 50208ZIP code
About Newton
Newton is the county seat of and the most populous city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Located 30 miles (48 km) east of Des Moines, Newton is in Central Iowa. As of the 2020 Census, the city population was 15,760. It is the home of Iowa Speedway and Maytag Dairy Farms.
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Living in Newton
- Median household income
- $57,771
- Median home value
- $153,700
- Median rent
- $819/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Newton had 15,760 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,760 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,400 per sq mi (541 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newton at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,760 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.26 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6963° N, 93.0405° W |
| ZIP code | 50208 |
| Official website | newtongov.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1956505 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newton
- Lambs Grove2.0 mi W
- Kellogg7.0 mi E
- Reasnor8.2 mi S
- Colfax10.2 mi W
- Baxter10.6 mi NW
- Oakland Acres11.5 mi E
- Prairie City12.4 mi SW
- Monroe12.7 mi S
- Sully12.9 mi SE
- Mingo13.4 mi W
- Laurel14.3 mi NE
- Valeria14.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Newton
What county is Newton in?
Newton is in Jasper County, Iowa.
What is the population of Newton, IA?
15,760 people lived in Newton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newton, IA?
The ZIP code of Newton is 50208.
What is the elevation of Newton?
951 feet (290 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newton?
Lambs Grove (2.0 mi), Kellogg (7.0 mi), Reasnor (8.2 mi), Colfax (10.2 mi), Baxter (10.6 mi).
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