University Heights, Iowa

University Heights: town in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

About

University Heights is a town located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,051 and a population density of 1,497 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,025 inhabitants.

The town was created 91 years ago in 1934.

University Heights locator map
Location of University Heights on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about University Heights

Population 1,025 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Johnson County
Postal code 52246
Area 0.7 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.6550,-91.5568
Altitude 764 feet / 233 meters
Establishment January 01, 1935 (91 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:39:10 (15th April 2026)
Density 1,460 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.54% (2010-2020)
Weather 74℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
University Heights IA Melrose triangle image
University Heights IA Melrose triangle image

Geography

University Heights is located at 41°39'18"N 91°33'25"W (41.6550200, -91.5568400).

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Weather

74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
10 to 15 mph S Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph....

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Official website of University Heights

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of University Heights decreased by 2.54% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,051 - census
2011 1,051 0% estimation process
2012 1,081 2.78% estimation process
2013 1,098 1.55% estimation process
2014 1,095 -0.27% estimation process
2015 1,081 -1.3% estimation process
2016 1,071 -0.93% estimation process
2017 1,057 -1.32% estimation process
2018 1,046 -1.05% estimation process
2019 1,026 -1.95% estimation process
2020 1,025 -0.1% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to University Heights, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153658 University of Iowa Iowa City (IA) 52242-1316
154341 La James International College-Iowa City Iowa City (IA) 52245
480499 Shiloh University Kalona (IA) 52247
153737 Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids (IA) 52406-2068
153162 Cornell College Mount Vernon (IA) 52314-1098

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to University Heights, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MTP Mount Pleasant 418 North Adams Street RAIL
DVP Davenport, Iowa 304 West River Drive BUS
RKI Rock Island, IL 3500 5th Avenue BUS
MLI Moline, Illinois 1200 River Drive BUS
OTM Ottumwa station 210 West Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to University Heights.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Iowa City Post Office Iowa City (IA) 52240

Other places with the same name (1)

Other cities in Johnson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Iowa City 75,130 The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
Coralville 22,484 City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
North Liberty 19,736 City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Tiffin 4,629 Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Solon 2,771 Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Lone Tree 1,384 Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Swisher 959 Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Hills 834 Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Oxford 797 City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Shueyville 655 City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Distance to Other Cities

University Heights distances to largest Iowa cities