In Jasper, Iowa, the median home price is $236,252, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $71,311; the population is 37,954; schools rate 8.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 212.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jasper at a glance
Population
37,954
Median Household Income
$71,311
Typical Home Value
$236,252
School District Rating
8.0
Violent Crime Rate
212.4
Avg Commute Time
23.3
About Jasper
Jasper has a population of 37,954. The median home value is $236,252, 1% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $71,311 (5% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Newton, Palo Alto, and Washington.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Jasper
19 towns, by population.
- Newton15,266 pop.
- Palo Alto4,245 pop.
- Washington2,675 pop.
- Fairview2,611 pop.
- Des Moines2,168 pop.
- Lynn Grove1,973 pop.
- Independence1,746 pop.
- Poweshiek1,234 pop.
- Rock Creek1,206 pop.
- Kellogg1,062 pop.
- Mound Prairie710 pop.
- Buena Vista572 pop.
- Hickory Grove530 pop.
- Malaka435 pop.
- Elk Creek433 pop.
- Clear Creek422 pop.
- Sherman394 pop.
- Richland170 pop.
- Mariposa102 pop.
County rankings in Iowa
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Jasper at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jasper?
- Jasper has a population of 37,954 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jasper?
- The median home value in Jasper is $236,252. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Jasper?
- Median household income in Jasper is $71,311 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jasper in?
- Jasper is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Jasper?
- Jasper contains 19 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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