Benton County GIS Maps
Benton County, Iowa, has 25,575 residents and covers 716.1 square miles. The population declined 1.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Benton County is 19011.
Vinton is the county's largest population center. Benton County also includes 16 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 40 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Benton County Trends
- Population
- 25,575▾
- Median Home Value
- $198,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 6,516▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Benton County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Benton County Population
Benton County had 25,575 residents in 2020. That was 1.9% lower than in 2010. Benton County added 267 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 36 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Vinton, Belle Plaine and Atkins.
Population Trend in Benton County IA
Benton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Benton County Zip Codes
Benton County has 16 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Vinton (52349), Belle Plaine (52208) and Atkins (52206). Vinton is the largest zip by population, with about 7,405 residents or 29% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 51% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Benton County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52349 | Vinton | 7,405 | ▾ -3.1% |
| 52208 | Belle Plaine | 2,951 | ▾ -6.4% |
| 52206 | Atkins | 2,635 | ▴ 14.4% |
| 52332 | Shellsburg | 1,995 | ▾ -0.5% |
| 52224 | Dysart | 1,890 | ▾ -6.3% |
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Benton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Benton County Demographics
Benton County has a median age of 43.3, which makes the county a little older than Iowa overall. About 23.1% of residents are under 18, while 19.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Benton County IA
Median Age
43.3
Under 18
23.1%
Age 65+
19.3%
Bachelor's+
24.9%
Benton County School Districts
Benton County is served by 6 public school districts with 6,516 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Benton Community, Vinton-Shellsburg Community and Center Point-Urbana Community. Those three districts account for about 70% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Benton County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Community School District | 1,614 | 24.8% | — 0% |
| Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District | 1,558 | 23.9% | ▴ 0.5% |
| Center Point-Urbana Community School District | 1,370 | 21% | ▾ -4.4% |
| Union Community School District | 952 | 14.6% | ▾ -3.4% |
| North Linn Community School District | 550 | 8.4% | ▴ 1.7% |
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Benton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Benton County Housing & Real Estate
Benton County has a median home value of $198,400 and a median gross rent of $815. About 84% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Iowa median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $253,000 and homes spent about 53 days on the market.
Benton County Housing Mix
Benton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Benton County Housing Trends
Benton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Benton County, IA
Benton County has 993 business listings across 302 categories. The largest categories in Benton County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (45, 4.5%), Auto Repair (27, 2.7%), and Convenience Stores (19, 1.9%). The full Benton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Benton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Benton County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 45 | 4.5% |
| Auto Repair | 27 | 2.7% |
| Convenience Stores | 19 | 1.9% |
| Parks & Recreation | 17 | 1.7% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 16 | 1.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 16 | 1.6% |
| Contractors | 15 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 | 1.4% |
| Public And Government Association | 14 | 1.4% |
| Farm | 13 | 1.3% |
Benton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Otte's Accounting and Tax | Accountant | Atkins |
| Vinton, Iowa | Active Life | Vinton |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Vinton |
| Hightower Advertising Agency | Advertising Agency | Garrison |
| Schulte Bros Dairy Farm | Agricultural Cooperatives | Watkins |
| Friedman Farm Supply | Agricultural Service | Belle Plaine |
| New Century FS Inc | Agriculture | Van Horne |
| Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark | Airport | Vinton |
| Belle Plaine Area Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Belle Plaine |
| Youngville Cafe | American Restaurants | Van Horne |
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Benton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Benton County Basemaps
Benton County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Benton County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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