Colfax Iowa Map

About Colfax, Iowa

Colfax is a locality in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,210. The population density is 314.9 people per km². Colfax is located at 41.6778°N, 93.2452°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50054.

Colfax, Iowa, exhales a quiet contentment across its gently rolling prairie landscape. It lies 18.9 miles east of Ankeny, IA (from Ankeny, IA: bearing 101°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east of Mitchellville. The horizon here is a broad, sweeping canvas, often painted with the soft golds and muted greens of agricultural fields that stretch towards the sky, broken only by the sturdy silhouettes of farmsteads and the occasional stand of mature trees. The air itself carries a crispness, especially in the late afternoons of spring and fall, a testament to the open sky and the fertile earth that defines this part of Jasper County. Even the scattered clouds seem to linger, casting slow-moving shadows that drift across the fields like benevolent, silent giants. This is a place where the memory of coal mining still breathes beneath the surface, a legacy that shaped the early character of Colfax and its industrious spirit. Though the mines have long since closed, their influence is woven into the town's narrative, a reminder of the grit and determination that built this community. Today, the economy of Colfax thrives on the rich soil, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, its bounty evident in the abundant corn and soybean fields that surround the town. The local businesses, many of them family-run, hum with a steady, unhurried energy, reflecting a way of life that values neighborliness and a shared sense of purpose. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance, a familiar soundtrack to the day, underscores the enduring connection between the people of Colfax and the land they cultivate.

About This Colfax Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Colfax, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Colfax and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Colfax includes the ZIP code (50054), telephone area code (515), county seat of Jasper County (Newton), and school district assignment (Colfax-Mingo Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Colfax is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.