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Alexander, IA
City in Franklin County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50420.
Population
245
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
1
Alexander and its ZIP codes
Local data for Alexander, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Alexander.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,846
3,877 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,571
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88.7M
FY 2026, $8,854 per person
PPP loans
$1.5M
40 loans, 107 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Alexander, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
542
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alexander, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Alexander
1 in or overlapping Alexander. Population shown
Cities near Alexander
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RowanCity | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| LatimerCity | 6.4 mi | 2.4 |
| BelmondCity | 7.2 mi | 2.8 |
| CoulterCity | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| MeserveyCity | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| GaltCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| DowsCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| GoodellCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ThorntonCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| ChapinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| ClarionCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| SwaledaleCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| PopejoyCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| HamptonCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| SheffieldCity | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| KlemmeCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alexander, IA in?
- Alexander is in Franklin County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Alexander, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alexander include 50420.
- What is the population of Alexander, IA?
- About 245 people live in Alexander, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alexander?
- Nearby places include Rowan (5.7 mi), Latimer (6.4 mi), Belmond (7.2 mi), Coulter (7.2 mi), Meservey (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023