Prairie City
City in Jasper County, Iowa
Prairie City is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, with 1,700 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Colfax, 5.8 miles N.
- 1,700residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 1,369 / sq mipopulation density
- 50228ZIP code
About Prairie City
Prairie City is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,700 at the time of the 2020 census. It is twenty-two miles east of Des Moines.
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Living in Prairie City
- Median household income
- $78,295
- Median home value
- $190,600
- Median rent
- $800/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Prairie City had 1,700 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,700 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,369 per sq mi (529 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prairie City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,700 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5954° N, 93.2393° W |
| ZIP code | 50228 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1964470 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prairie City
- Colfax5.8 mi N
- Runnells8.3 mi SW
- Mitchellville8.4 mi NW
- Monroe8.8 mi SE
- Swan9.6 mi S
- Valeria10.3 mi NW
- Lambs Grove11.0 mi NE
- Reasnor11.2 mi E
- Mingo12.0 mi N
- Newton12.4 mi NE
- Hartford12.8 mi SW
- Bondurant13.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie City
What county is Prairie City in?
Prairie City is in Jasper County, Iowa.
What is the population of Prairie City, IA?
1,700 people lived in Prairie City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie City, IA?
The ZIP code of Prairie City is 50228.
What is the elevation of Prairie City?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prairie City?
Colfax (5.8 mi), Runnells (8.3 mi), Mitchellville (8.4 mi), Monroe (8.8 mi), Swan (9.6 mi).
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