Archer
City in O'Brien County, Iowa

Archer is a city in O'Brien County, Iowa, with 117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,470 ft (448 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sanborn, 6.4 miles NE.
- 117residents (2020 Census)
- 1,470 ftelevation · 448 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.2 km²
- 1,371 / sq mipopulation density
- 51231ZIP code
About Archer
Archer is a city in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States. The population was 117 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $71,875
- Median age
- 39.4
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Archer had 117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,371 per sq mi (529 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Archer at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | O'Brien County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 117 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1150° N, 95.7442° W |
| ZIP code | 51231 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1902530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Archer
- Sanborn6.4 mi NE
- Primghar6.5 mi E
- Sheldon6.7 mi NW
- Hospers8.6 mi W
- Paullina9.8 mi S
- Granville11.1 mi SW
- Matlock13.1 mi NW
- Ashton13.6 mi N
- Melvin13.7 mi NE
- Boyden14.0 mi W
- Hartley14.2 mi E
- Calumet15.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Archer
What county is Archer in?
Archer is in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What is the population of Archer, IA?
117 people lived in Archer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Archer, IA?
The ZIP code of Archer is 51231.
What is the elevation of Archer?
1,470 feet (448 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Archer?
Sanborn (6.4 mi), Primghar (6.5 mi), Sheldon (6.7 mi), Hospers (8.6 mi), Paullina (9.8 mi).
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