University Heights
City in Johnson County, Iowa
University Heights is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, with 1,228 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Iowa City, 1.4 miles E.
- 1,228residents (2020 Census)
- 764 ftelevation · 233 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 4,733 / sq mipopulation density
- 52242ZIP code
About University Heights
University Heights is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,228 at the time of the 2020 census. It is an enclave surrounded by Iowa City, located near the campus of the University of Iowa. The University Heights city border is approximately 0.1 miles from Kinnick Stadium. It is also the most densely populated city in Iowa, with a population density of 4,617.5 people per square mile.
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Living in University Heights
- Median household income
- $111,406
- Median home value
- $429,900
- Median rent
- $1,588/mo
- Median age
- 27.6
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University Heights had 1,228 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,228 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,733 per sq mi (1,827 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
University Heights at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,228 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6550° N, 91.5589° W |
| ZIP code | 52242 |
| Official website | university-heights.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1979770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near University Heights
- Iowa City1.4 mi E
- Coralville3.6 mi NW
- Tiffin6.2 mi NW
- North Liberty6.7 mi NW
- Hills6.9 mi S
- Frytown10.6 mi SW
- Solon11.0 mi N
- West Branch11.1 mi E
- Downey11.3 mi E
- Riverside11.9 mi S
- Oxford12.9 mi W
- Lone Tree13.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about University Heights
What county is University Heights in?
University Heights is in Johnson County, Iowa.
What is the population of University Heights, IA?
1,228 people lived in University Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of University Heights, IA?
The ZIP code of University Heights is 52242.
What is the elevation of University Heights?
764 feet (233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near University Heights?
Iowa City (1.4 mi), Coralville (3.6 mi), Tiffin (6.2 mi), North Liberty (6.7 mi), Hills (6.9 mi).
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