Washburn

Census-designated place in Black Hawk County, Iowa

Aerial view of Washburn, Iowa
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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.

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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Median household income
$61,406
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$985/mo
Median age
31.8
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Washburn, IA population

Washburn had 870 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census870
Density704 per sq mi (272 per km²)

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

Washburn at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyBlack Hawk County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population870 (2020)
Land area1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Coordinates42.4103° N, 92.2669° W
ZIP code50634
Census code (GEOID)1982290

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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