Packwood is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2), all land.

There were 93 housing units at an average density of 124.2 per square mile (47.9/km2).

There were 96 housing units at an average density of 126.3 per square mile (48.8/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.5% Pacific Islander, and 2.0% from two or more races.

30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

None of the families and 0.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 3.3% of those over 64.