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Beacon, IA
City in Mahaska County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52534.
Population
425
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
547
ZIP codes
1
Beacon and its ZIP codes
Beacon at a glance
- Beacon is about 9.5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Beacon, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mahaska County. PPP loans are for Beacon.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,494
8,096 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,491
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $6,185 per person
PPP loans
$101K
6 loans, 9 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Beacon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
559
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beacon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Beacon
1 in or overlapping Beacon. Population shown
Cities near Beacon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OskaloosaCity | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| University ParkCity | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| LeightonCity | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| Keomah VillageCity | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| EddyvilleCity | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Rose HillCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BusseyCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HarveyCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| KirkvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| New SharonCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| FremontCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| HamiltonCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| PellaCity | 15 mi | 9.3 |
| ChillicotheCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LoviliaCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| MarysvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beacon, IA in?
- Beacon is in Mahaska County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Beacon, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beacon include 52534.
- What is the population of Beacon, IA?
- About 425 people live in Beacon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beacon?
- Nearby places include Oskaloosa (2.1 mi), University Park (3.5 mi), Leighton (7 mi), Keomah Village (7.5 mi), Eddyville (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023