Jefferson County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
15,647
population (2021)
-7.1%
pop change since 2010
19101
FIPS code
Jefferson County ZIP code map
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is located in Iowa and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 15,647 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.1% from 16,843 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jefferson County is 19101.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 15,647 |
| 2010 population | 16,843 |
| Change | -7.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19101 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes for Jefferson County, IA (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52533 | Batavia | Jefferson | View map |
| 52556 | Fairfield | Jefferson | View map |
| 52557 | Fairfield | Jefferson | View map |
| 52567 | Libertyville | Jefferson | View map |
| 52580 | Packwood | Jefferson | View map |
| 52635 | Lockridge | Jefferson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,826
Population
45.9
Median age
$51,498
Median household income
$37,430
Per capita income
$104,780
Median home value
$802
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
5,170
Housing units
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
367
Under 5
371
339
5–9
343
353
10–14
356
304
15–19
308
391
20–24
396
982
25–34
993
884
35–44
894
816
45–54
825
467
55–59
472
549
60–64
556
1,272
65–74
1,286
413
75–84
418
234
85+
237
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,537 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 12,289 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,860 | 23.9% |
| Median age | 45.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.7%
Asian
5.7%
Black or African American
4.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,846 | 85.7% |
| Asian | 852 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 637 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 324 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 170 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 124 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 43 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
17.1%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
1.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 1.3% |
| Median income | $51,498 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.6%
$50k–$100k
31.4%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k–$300k
16.4%
$300k–$500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,780 |
| Median rent / month | $802 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 76.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 13.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 31.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.1% |
| Electricity | 13.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 7.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,763 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 442 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,682 | 24.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,758 | 22.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,562 | 24.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,658 | 36.1% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.2% | 19.0% |
| Married | 53.1% | 57.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
35.9%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 146 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,076 | 53.9% |
| High school | 510 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 930 | 18.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Manufacturing
18.1%
Retail trade
14.0%
Finance & real estate
9.2%
Construction
7.7%
Professional & management
6.8%
Other services
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Public administration
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 19.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.4% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
20.5%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
10.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,033 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.8% |
| Public insurance | 52.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,088 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 679 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 172 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 157 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 254 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,269 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 13,218 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 8,553 | 75.5% |
| Foreign born | 51 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,557 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 414 | 25.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,609 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 1,535 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 1,098 | 7.4% |
| Polish | 324 | 2.2% |
| English | 269 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 98 | 0.7% |
| German | 70 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 26 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.9% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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