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Fairfield, IA
City in Jefferson County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52557.
Population
9,456
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,430
ZIP codes
1
Fairfield and its ZIP codes
Fairfield at a glance
- Fairfield is about 25 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 45th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $51,311 a year, 32% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,000 (25% below Iowa) and median rent is $870 a month.
Local data for Fairfield, IA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools5
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices2
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants57
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places20
Housing and community stats
Fairfield, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,311
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$156,000
Median rent
$870/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
52.9%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
13.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,316), Irish Americans (736), Norwegian Americans (512).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Fairfield.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,791
7,058 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,917
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $8,052 per person
PPP loans
$91.1K
4 loans, 15 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fairfield, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.1%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home25.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfield, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfield, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Fairfield
1 in or overlapping Fairfield. Population shown
Cities near Fairfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Vedic CityCity | 4 mi | 3.3 |
| LibertyvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| BirminghamCity | 9 mi | 1 |
| BataviaCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PackwoodCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Pleasant PlainCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| LockridgeCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RichlandCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| StockportCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| DoudsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| LeandoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| BrightonCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| EldonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| OllieCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| RomeCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CoppockCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfield, IA in?
- Fairfield is in Jefferson County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairfield, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairfield include 52557.
- What is the population of Fairfield, IA?
- About 9,456 people live in Fairfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfield?
- Nearby places include Maharishi Vedic City (4 mi), Libertyville (5.3 mi), Birmingham (9 mi), Batavia (10 mi), Packwood (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023