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Coggon, IA
City in Linn County, Iowa.
Population
744
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,047
ZIP codes
0
Coggon and its ZIP codes
Coggon at a glance
- Coggon is about 18 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,250, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,700 (21% below Iowa) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for Coggon, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coggon, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$164,700
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
87.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (309), Irish Americans (158), Italian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Coggon.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,464
125,508 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,525
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $10,633 per person
How people get to work
Coggon, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coggon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,284
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
655
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coggon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Coggon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Central CityCity | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| RyanCity | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| PrairieburgCity | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| AlburnettCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| WalkerCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| QuasquetonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MasonvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Center PointCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Stone CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| DelhiCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| HopkintonCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ManchesterCity | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| RobinsCity | 16 mi | 6 |
| MarionCity | 16 mi | 18 |
| SpringvilleCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| DelawareCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coggon, IA in?
- Coggon is in Linn County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Coggon, IA?
- About 744 people live in Coggon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coggon?
- Nearby places include Central City (5 mi), Ryan (5.7 mi), Prairieburg (6 mi), Alburnett (10 mi), Walker (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023