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Anamosa, IA
City in Jones County, Iowa.
Population
5,629
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,230
ZIP codes
0
Anamosa and its ZIP codes
Anamosa at a glance
- Anamosa is about 39 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $60,650 a year, 19% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,600 (17% below Iowa) and median rent is $966 a month.
Local data for Anamosa, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anamosa, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,650
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$172,600
Median rent
$966/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,793), Irish Americans (575), Scottish Americans (340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Anamosa.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,841
6,279 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $7,152 per person
How people get to work
Anamosa, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anamosa, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anamosa, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Anamosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stone CityCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.8 |
| MartelleCity | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MorleyCity | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| MonticelloCity | 9.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Center JunctionCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| SpringvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| OlinCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| PrairieburgCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| OnslowCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Central CityCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MechanicsvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| LisbonCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Mount VernonCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| WyomingCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MarionCity | 16 mi | 18 |
| HopkintonCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anamosa, IA in?
- Anamosa is in Jones County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Anamosa, IA?
- About 5,629 people live in Anamosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anamosa?
- Nearby places include Stone City (3.6 mi), Martelle (7.2 mi), Morley (7.4 mi), Monticello (9.7 mi), Center Junction (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023