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Durant, IA
City in Cedar County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52747.
Population
1,946
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,577
ZIP codes
1
Durant and its ZIP codes
Durant at a glance
- Durant is about 27 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 172nd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $81,625 a year, 9% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,300 (7% below Iowa) and median rent is $784 a month.
Local data for Durant, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Durant, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,625
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$194,300
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (825), Irish Americans (167), Mexican Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cedar County. PPP loans are for Durant.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,355
5,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,212
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $8,190 per person
PPP loans
$4.4M
140 loans, 570 jobs reported
How people get to work
Durant, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Durant, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
589
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Durant, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Durant
1 in or overlapping Durant. Population shown
Cities near Durant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StocktonCity | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| WiltonCity | 5.7 mi | 2.1 |
| WalcottCity | 7 mi | 3.1 |
| New LibertyCity | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Blue GrassCity | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| BennettCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| MaysvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MontpelierCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| FairportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Kent EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| DixonCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AtalissaCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Durant, IA in?
- Durant is in Cedar County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Durant, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Durant include 52747.
- What is the population of Durant, IA?
- About 1,946 people live in Durant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Durant?
- Nearby places include Stockton (3.1 mi), Wilton (5.7 mi), Walcott (7 mi), New Liberty (8.2 mi), Plainview (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023