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Colfax, IA
City in Jasper County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50054.
Population
2,210
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
863
ZIP codes
1
Colfax and its ZIP codes
Colfax at a glance
- Colfax is about 15 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 155th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $79,318, 6% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,000 (14% below Iowa) and median rent is $789 a month.
Local data for Colfax, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colfax, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,318
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$178,000
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (435), Irish Americans (355), Norwegian Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Colfax.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,032
10,688 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,859
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$240M
FY 2026, $6,337 per person
PPP loans
$3.7M
150 loans, 501 jobs reported
How people get to work
Colfax, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colfax, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
709
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
24
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colfax, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Colfax
1 in or overlapping Colfax. Population shown
Cities near Colfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ValeriaCity | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Prairie CityCity | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| MingoCity | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 8 mi | 2.8 |
| Lambs GroveCity | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| NewtonCity | 10 mi | 11.3 |
| BaxterCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BondurantCity | 11 mi | 11.1 |
| AltoonaCity | 12 mi | 13.3 |
| RunnellsCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MonroeCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| ReasnorCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| SwanCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 16 mi | 10.8 |
| CollinsCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| MaxwellCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colfax, IA in?
- Colfax is in Jasper County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Colfax, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Colfax include 50054.
- What is the population of Colfax, IA?
- About 2,210 people live in Colfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colfax?
- Nearby places include Valeria (5.6 mi), Prairie City (5.9 mi), Mingo (6.5 mi), Mitchellville (8 mi), Lambs Grove (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023