Tipton
City in Cedar County, Iowa

Tipton is a city in Cedar County, Iowa, with 3,149 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 823 ft (251 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rochester, 6.7 miles S.
- 3,149residents (2020 Census)
- 823 ftelevation · 251 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 1,556 / sq mipopulation density
- 52772ZIP code
About Tipton
Tipton (/ˈtɪptən/) is a city in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,149 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Cedar County.
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Living in Tipton
- Median household income
- $61,115
- Median home value
- $165,500
- Median rent
- $845/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Tipton had 3,149 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,149 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,556 per sq mi (601 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tipton at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cedar County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,149 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7701° N, 91.1283° W |
| ZIP code | 52772 |
| Official website | tiptoniowa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1978285 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tipton
- Rochester6.7 mi S
- Bennett8.2 mi E
- Stanwood8.5 mi N
- Clarence8.8 mi NE
- Mechanicsville11.4 mi NW
- Lowden12.2 mi NE
- West Branch13.3 mi SW
- New Liberty13.4 mi E
- Wilton13.6 mi SE
- Atalissa13.9 mi S
- Moscow14.1 mi S
- West Liberty15.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tipton
What county is Tipton in?
Tipton is in Cedar County, Iowa.
What is the population of Tipton, IA?
3,149 people lived in Tipton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tipton, IA?
The ZIP code of Tipton is 52772.
What is the elevation of Tipton?
823 feet (251 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tipton?
Rochester (6.7 mi), Bennett (8.2 mi), Stanwood (8.5 mi), Clarence (8.8 mi), Mechanicsville (11.4 mi).
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