City

Fairfax, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Linn County  ·  Iowa

👥3,865Population
💰$121,366Median HH Income▲ 59% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$301,600Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓57.5%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic4.1%
Black2.2%
Asian0.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads57.5% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate539 (22.5%)
Some College147 (6.1%)
Associates333 (13.9%)
Bachelors326 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,055 (44%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.5%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 44%Edu
HS Grad22.5%
Some College6.1%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate44.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.8%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.8%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$121,366 ▲ 59% above avg
Median Home Value$301,600 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,194/mo
Total Housing Units1,470
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
68%
About Fairfax, IA

Fairfax is a city in Iowa, located in Linn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,865 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Fairfax is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $121,366 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfax is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,194 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfax is well-educated. 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.5%).

Fairfax, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Fairfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52228 3,865 $121,366 $301,600 $1,194 2.7% 57.5% 92.8%