Fairfield Iowa Map

About Fairfield, Iowa

Fairfield is a locality in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,456. The population density is 551.0 people per km². Fairfield is located at 41.0086°N, 91.9627°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52556.

Fairfield unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a soft geometry of earth that speaks of abundant harvests and a sky that feels vast and generous. It lies 23.4 miles east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 92°T), and is situated 18.4 miles west-south-west of Wayland. The land here is a study in quiet resilience, the rich, dark soil holding the memory of ancient prairies and the promise of growth. Sunlight, when it falls, often does so with a particular golden quality, especially in the late afternoon, seeming to warm the very air and lending a luminous depth to the fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon. The streets of Fairfield itself are lined with sturdy, well-maintained homes and mature trees, offering a sense of established comfort, a place where life moves with a steady, deliberate cadence. The story of Fairfield is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland it inhabits, its founding rooted in the fertile soil that continues to sustain its economy. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, shaping the character of the place and the people who call it home, a heritage celebrated in local traditions and the enduring rhythm of the seasons. Beyond agriculture, Fairfield has cultivated a unique cultural identity, drawing in diverse influences that have lent it a distinctive, open-minded spirit, a place where innovation and tradition often walk hand-in-hand. This blend has fostered a vibrant arts scene and a commitment to education, making Fairfield a place of both quiet contemplation and active engagement with the world.

About This Fairfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairfield, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.008631, -91.962673. 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 Fairfield and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield includes the ZIP code (52556), telephone area code (712), county seat of Jefferson County (Fairfield), and school district assignment (Fairfield 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 Fairfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.