Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield: city in Iowa, United States
About
Fairfield is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,464 and a population density of 557 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,500 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Fairfield
| Population | 10,500 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 52556–52557 |
| Phone Area Codes | 641 |
| Area | 16.99 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0086,-91.9627 |
| Altitude | 774 feet / 236 meters |
| Capital city | Fairfield is capital of Jefferson County |
| Establishment | May 14, 1875 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:11:10 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 618 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Fairfield is located at 41°0'31"N 91°57'46"W (41.0086300, -91.9626700).
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Weather
76°F
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Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Fairfield increased by 9.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,464 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,618 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,720 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,927 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,027 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,101 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,205 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,306 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,341 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,425 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,500 | 0.71% | estimation process |
Fairfield zip code is 52556.
County name: Jefferson, County
fips: 19101
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Services and Civic Places in Fairfield
1City Hall
Rating: 3 (3)
118 S Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556 View details
Phone: +16414726193 | Website available
People born in Fairfield (18)
People born in Fairfield, including folk musician Greg Brown, psychologist Harry Harlow, politician Hays B. White, .
More notable people
- Joe Crail (American politician (1877-1938)) he was born in 25/12/1877
- Dave Despain (American motorsports journalist) he was born in 20/05/1946
- Hugh J. Knerr (Major General in the United States Air Force) he was born in 30/05/1887
- Milo Hamilton (American sports broadcaster) he was born in 02/09/1927
- Nathaniel Lamson Howard (American railroad executive) he was born in 09/03/1884
- Pamela Levy (Israeli artist (1949-2004)) she was born in 04/06/1949
- Richard L. Lawson (American general) he was born in 19/12/1929
- William Ray Price, Jr. (American judge) he was born in 30/01/1952
- Milton H. Graham (American politician) he was born in 23/03/1919
- Ben Carter (American actor) he was born in 10/02/1911
- Orpha Klinker (American artist) she was born in 01/01/1891
- Bradbury Foote he was born in 05/04/1894
- Thomas Radford Agg (American engineer and author) he was born in 17/05/1878
- Katherine E. Seelye (American music teacher at Tsinghua College) she was born in 12/01/1891
- Harold Huglin (American general (1906-1975)) he was born in 22/09/1906
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fairfield, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153861 | Maharishi University of Management | Fairfield (IA) | 52557 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fairfield, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fairfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Post Office | Fairfield (IA) | 52556 |
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Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Vedic City | 1,295 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Batavia | 552 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Libertyville | 341 | City in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States |
| Lockridge | 281 | Township in Jefferson County, Iowa |
| Packwood | 225 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Pleasant Plain | 98 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fairfield distances to largest Iowa cities