Pierson

City in Woodbury County, Iowa

Aerial view of Pierson, Iowa
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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.

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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Median household income
$75,000
Median home value
$74,000
Median rent
$638/mo
Median age
33.8
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Pierson, IA population

Pierson had 337 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census337
Density710 per sq mi (274 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Pierson at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyWoodbury County
TypeCity
Population337 (2020)
Land area0.47 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Coordinates42.5436° N, 95.8665° W
ZIP code51048
Census code (GEOID)1962760

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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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