Jesup Iowa Map

About Jesup, Iowa

Jesup is a locality in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,561. The population density is 544.3 people per km². Jesup is located at 42.4755°N, 92.0638°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50648.

Jesup, a quiet settlement in Buchanan County, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of agriculture. It lies 14.3 miles east of Waterloo, IA (from Waterloo, IA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Independence. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often softened by the hazy light of late afternoon, their emerald and gold hues a testament to the fertile earth. The air here carries the clean, wholesome scent of turned soil and distant hay, a fragrance that clings to the broad, open skies. Winding country roads, lined with mature oak and maple trees, lead to farmsteads that dot the countryside like sturdy, enduring sentinels, their weathered barns speaking of generations of hard work and connection to the land. The history of Jesup is deeply entwined with the development of this rich agricultural region, its economy built upon the bounty of the soil. The town itself grew from humble beginnings, a stopping point along the railroad that brought prosperity and connection to this part of Iowa. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from farming, with grain elevators standing as silent monuments to the harvest, and small businesses serving the needs of the surrounding rural communities. Occasionally, a visitor might notice the distinctive, almost mournful whistle of a passing freight train, a sound that echoes the town's past and continues to mark the steady, unhurried rhythm of life in Jesup.

About This Jesup Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jesup, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.475543, -92.063788. 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 Jesup and Buchanan County.

Detailed location data for Jesup includes the ZIP code (50648), telephone area code (319), county seat of Buchanan County (Independence), and school district assignment (Jesup 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 Jesup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.