Pierson
City in Woodbury County, Iowa

Pierson is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, with 337 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,280 ft (390 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kingsley, 5.9 miles NW.
- 337residents (2020 Census)
- 1,280 ftelevation · 390 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 710 / sq mipopulation density
- 51048ZIP code
About Pierson
Pierson is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, Iowa–Nebraska–South Dakota Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 337 at the time of the 2020 census. Pierson was platted in 1883 with railroads and lumberyards being important to its growth. The city started with only eight blocks of land until new additions were later made. Pierson has a library, a school district, and five churches, among other businesses and recreation.
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Living in Pierson
- Median household income
- $75,000
- Median home value
- $74,000
- Median rent
- $638/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Pierson had 337 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 337 |
|---|---|
| Density | 710 per sq mi (274 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pierson at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Woodbury County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 337 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5436° N, 95.8665° W |
| ZIP code | 51048 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1962760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pierson
- Kingsley5.9 mi NW
- Correctionville6.2 mi SE
- Washta7.8 mi E
- Anthon10.7 mi S
- Moville10.9 mi W
- Cushing11.1 mi SE
- Quimby12.8 mi NE
- Lawton16.9 mi W
- Holstein16.9 mi E
- Climbing Hill17.9 mi SW
- Oto18.1 mi S
- Marcus19.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Pierson
What county is Pierson in?
Pierson is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
What is the population of Pierson, IA?
337 people lived in Pierson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pierson, IA?
The ZIP code of Pierson is 51048.
What is the elevation of Pierson?
1,280 feet (390 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pierson?
Kingsley (5.9 mi), Correctionville (6.2 mi), Washta (7.8 mi), Anthon (10.7 mi), Moville (10.9 mi).
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