Washburn
Census-designated place in Black Hawk County, Iowa

Washburn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Black Hawk County, Iowa, with 870 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Gilbertville, 2.7 miles E.
- 870residents (2020 Census)
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 704 / sq mipopulation density
- 50634ZIP code
About Washburn
Washburn is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. Washburn lies south of Waterloo on U.S. Route 218. Other towns near Washburn are Gilbertville and La Porte City. The community is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
As of the 2020 census, Washburn had a population of 870.
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Living in Washburn
- Median household income
- $61,406
- Median home value
- $142,300
- Median rent
- $985/mo
- Median age
- 31.8
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Washburn had 870 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 870 |
|---|---|
| Density | 704 per sq mi (272 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washburn at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Black Hawk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 870 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Coordinates | 42.4103° N, 92.2669° W |
| ZIP code | 50634 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1982290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washburn
- Gilbertville2.7 mi E
- Evansdale3.8 mi N
- Elk Run Heights4.1 mi N
- Raymond4.5 mi NE
- Waterloo7.1 mi NW
- La Porte City7.7 mi SE
- Hudson9.6 mi W
- Jesup11.2 mi NE
- Cedar Falls12.1 mi NW
- Dunkerton12.2 mi NE
- Mount Auburn13.8 mi SE
- Brandon15.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Washburn
What county is Washburn in?
Washburn is in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Washburn, IA?
870 people lived in Washburn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washburn, IA?
The ZIP code of Washburn is 50634.
What towns are near Washburn?
Gilbertville (2.7 mi), Evansdale (3.8 mi), Elk Run Heights (4.1 mi), Raymond (4.5 mi), Waterloo (7.1 mi).
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