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Tipton, IA
City in Cedar County, Iowa.
Population
3,106
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,535
ZIP codes
0
Tipton and its ZIP codes
Tipton at a glance
- Tipton is about 27 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 120th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $61,115, 19% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,500 (20% below Iowa) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for Tipton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tipton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,115
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,325), Irish Americans (580), Mexican Americans (141).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cedar County. PPP loans are for Tipton.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
How people get to work
Tipton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle3.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tipton, 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° / 12°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tipton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Tipton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| BennettCity | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| StanwoodCity | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarenceCity | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| MechanicsvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| LowdenCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| West BranchCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| New LibertyCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| WiltonCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| AtalissaCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| West LibertyCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| WheatlandCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| OlinCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| DowneyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tipton, IA in?
- Tipton is in Cedar County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Tipton, IA?
- About 3,106 people live in Tipton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tipton?
- Nearby places include Rochester (6.7 mi), Bennett (8.2 mi), Stanwood (8.5 mi), Clarence (8.7 mi), Mechanicsville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023