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Homestead, IA
Census-designated place in Iowa County, Iowa.
Population
252
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
193
ZIP codes
0
Homestead and its ZIP codes
Homestead at a glance
- Homestead is about 3.4 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iowa County. PPP loans are for Homestead.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,403
8,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $7,410 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Homestead, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
540
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Homestead, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Homestead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle AmanaCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1 |
| AmanaCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1 |
| East AmanaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| South AmanaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.4 |
| High AmanaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| OxfordCity | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| West AmanaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ConroyCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| WalfordCity | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 9.1 mi | 3.4 |
| NorwayCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| MarengoCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| WatkinsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| SwisherCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| TiffinCity | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| FairfaxCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Homestead, IA in?
- Homestead is in Iowa County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Homestead, IA?
- About 252 people live in Homestead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Homestead?
- Nearby places include Middle Amana (2.8 mi), Amana (3 mi), East Amana (3.1 mi), South Amana (4.5 mi), High Amana (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023