Watkins
Census-designated place in Benton County, Iowa
Watkins is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Benton County, Iowa, with 116 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 830 ft (253 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Norway, 3.3 miles E.
- 116residents (2020 Census)
- 830 ftelevation · 253 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 280 / sq mipopulation density
- 52354ZIP code
About Watkins
Watkins is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 116. Watkins lies along local roads south of the city of Vinton, the county seat of Benton County. Its elevation is 830 feet (250 m) above sea level. Although Watkins is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 52354, which opened on 15 December 1873. Watkins was platted in 1874. Watkins is within the Benton Community School District.
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Living in Watkins
- Median household income
- $96,296
- Median home value
- $102,800
- Median age
- 18.8
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Watkins had 116 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 116 |
|---|---|
| Density | 280 per sq mi (108 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watkins at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 116 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.41 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8931° N, 91.9850° W |
| ZIP code | 52354 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1982515 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watkins
- Norway3.3 mi E
- Blairstown5.1 mi W
- West Amana5.9 mi S
- High Amana6.7 mi S
- Newhall7.0 mi N
- Marengo7.9 mi SW
- Walford8.0 mi E
- Middle Amana8.0 mi SE
- Amana8.4 mi SE
- South Amana8.6 mi S
- East Amana9.0 mi SE
- Atkins9.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Watkins
What county is Watkins in?
Watkins is in Benton County, Iowa.
What is the population of Watkins, IA?
116 people lived in Watkins at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watkins, IA?
The ZIP code of Watkins is 52354.
What is the elevation of Watkins?
830 feet (253 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watkins?
Norway (3.3 mi), Blairstown (5.1 mi), West Amana (5.9 mi), High Amana (6.7 mi), Newhall (7.0 mi).
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