Colfax, Iowa

Colfax is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Colfax is located approximately 24 miles east of Des Moines. The town was founded in 1866, and was named after Schuyler Colfax, vice president under Ulysses S. Grant. The population was 2,255 at the time of the 2020 census. Newton is the county seat; both were named after Revolutionary War soldiers.

Colfax, Iowa
Downtown Colfax, Iowa
Location of Colfax, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°40′33″N 93°14′40″W
CountryUSA
State Iowa
CountyJasper
IncorporatedAugust 10, 1875
Area
  Total2.64 sq mi (6.84 km2)
  Land2.42 sq mi (6.25 km2)
  Water0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
Elevation
801 ft (244 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,255
  Density933.75/sq mi (360.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50054
Area code515
FIPS code19-15060
GNIS feature ID0455527
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