Patterson
City in Madison County, Iowa

Patterson is a city in Madison County, Iowa, with 176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 889 ft (271 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bevington, 4.9 miles E.
- 176residents (2020 Census)
- 889 ftelevation · 271 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 390 / sq mipopulation density
- 50218ZIP code
About Patterson
Patterson is a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 176 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Patterson
- Median household income
- $82,969
- Median home value
- $111,100
- Median age
- 36.3
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Patterson had 176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 390 per sq mi (151 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Patterson at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 176 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3484° N, 93.8776° W |
| ZIP code | 50218 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1961860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Patterson
- Bevington4.9 mi E
- St. Charles5.6 mi SE
- Winterset7.0 mi W
- Martensdale7.4 mi E
- St. Marys8.0 mi E
- East Peru8.8 mi S
- Truro9.7 mi S
- Cumming11.2 mi NE
- Spring Hill12.6 mi E
- Van Meter12.7 mi N
- Norwalk13.3 mi NE
- New Virginia13.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Patterson
What county is Patterson in?
Patterson is in Madison County, Iowa.
What is the population of Patterson, IA?
176 people lived in Patterson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Patterson, IA?
The ZIP code of Patterson is 50218.
What is the elevation of Patterson?
889 feet (271 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Patterson?
Bevington (4.9 mi), St. Charles (5.6 mi), Winterset (7.0 mi), Martensdale (7.4 mi), St. Marys (8.0 mi).
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