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Fairbank, IA
City in Buchanan County, Iowa.
Population
1,275
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,721
ZIP codes
0
Fairbank and its ZIP codes
Fairbank at a glance
- Fairbank is about 30 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,712 a year, 20% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,900 (10% below Iowa) and median rent is $686 a month.
Local data for Fairbank, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairbank, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,712
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$186,900
Median rent
$686/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (407), Irish Americans (118), Polish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Fairbank.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,070
6,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $7,156 per person
How people get to work
Fairbank, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairbank, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairbank, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Fairbank
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunkertonCity | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| OelweinCity | 7.6 mi | 4.8 |
| HazletonCity | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| WestgateCity | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ReadlynCity | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| JesupCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| StanleyCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MaynardCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| IndependenceCity | 14 mi | 6 |
| DenverCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| SumnerCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| RaymondCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Elk Run HeightsCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| TripoliCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| AuroraCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| EvansdaleCity | 17 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairbank, IA in?
- Fairbank is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Fairbank, IA?
- About 1,275 people live in Fairbank, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairbank?
- Nearby places include Dunkerton (7.4 mi), Oelwein (7.6 mi), Hazleton (7.6 mi), Westgate (9.4 mi), Readlyn (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023