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Mahaska County

Population: 22,190 · 9 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
22,190
People
Median age
39
Housing
Total households
8,743
Income
Median household income
$70,940
Housing
Total housing units
9,728
Employment
Employment rate
62.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.3%
County details
Local time 02:17:19(CT)
NameMahaska
Total ZIP codes9total
ZIP codes (by type)
8 Standard1 PO Box
Area code641
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates41.3307973, -92.6363661
Land area570.9 sq miles(1,478.5 km²)

Map of Mahaska county, Iowa with ZIP codes

Map of Mahaska County, Iowa and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Mahaska County

Compare the largest cities in Mahaska County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Oskaloosa11,558$64,0041ZIPs
New Sharon1,262$48,7501ZIPs
Fremont708$78,3331ZIPs
University Park487$74,1671ZIPs
Beacon445$55,6251ZIPs
Cedar2871ZIPs
Leighton158$66,3891ZIPs
Rose Hill157$82,9171ZIPs
Barnes City156$82,5001ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Mahaska County

Review the most populated postal areas across Mahaska County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
52577Oskaloosa$66,08414,974
50207New Sharon$76,0532,495
52561Fremont$76,058901
50143Leighton$86,023568
52586Rose Hill$53,125496
52595University Park$66,667428
52534Beacon$57,986366
52543Cedar$83,511287
50027Barnes City$52,976266

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS