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Jesup, IA
City in Buchanan County, Iowa.
Population
2,561
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,391
ZIP codes
0
Jesup and its ZIP codes
Jesup at a glance
- Jesup is about 24 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 143rd among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $89,408, 19% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,200 (9% below Iowa) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for Jesup, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jesup, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,408
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$190,200
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,155), Irish Americans (284), Polish Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Jesup.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 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
Jesup, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jesup, 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
83° / 8°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jesup, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Jesup
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunkertonCity | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| RaymondCity | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| GilbertvilleCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| IndependenceCity | 8.6 mi | 6 |
| Elk Run HeightsCity | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| EvansdaleCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| BrandonCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FairbankCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HazletonCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| La Porte CityCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| RowleyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WaterlooCity | 14 mi | 61.6 |
| Mount AuburnCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| OelweinCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| QuasquetonCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jesup, IA in?
- Jesup is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Jesup, IA?
- About 2,561 people live in Jesup, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jesup?
- Nearby places include Dunkerton (8.3 mi), Raymond (8.4 mi), Gilbertville (8.6 mi), Independence (8.6 mi), Elk Run Heights (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023