Bolan
Census-designated place in Worth County, Iowa

Bolan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Worth County, Iowa, with 32 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,227 ft (374 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grafton, 3.8 miles SE.
- 32residents (2020 Census)
- 1,227 ftelevation · 374 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 104 / sq mipopulation density
- 50440ZIP code
About Bolan
Bolan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Worth County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 Census the population was 32. The community is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Bolan was in the spotlight in 1989, when all the town's residents appeared on Late Night with David Letterman.
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Bolan had 32 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32 |
|---|---|
| Density | 104 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bolan at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worth County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 32 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3710° N, 93.1190° W |
| ZIP code | 50440 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1907255 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bolan
- Grafton3.8 mi SE
- Kensett4.8 mi W
- Carpenter6.0 mi NE
- Northwood7.0 mi NW
- Manly7.0 mi SW
- Plymouth8.6 mi S
- Otranto9.1 mi NE
- St. Ansgar10.1 mi E
- Rock Falls11.4 mi S
- Mona11.5 mi NE
- Toeterville12.5 mi NE
- Lyle, MN12.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bolan
What county is Bolan in?
Bolan is in Worth County, Iowa.
What is the population of Bolan, IA?
32 people lived in Bolan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bolan, IA?
The ZIP code of Bolan is 50440.
What is the elevation of Bolan?
1,227 feet (374 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bolan?
Grafton (3.8 mi), Kensett (4.8 mi), Carpenter (6.0 mi), Northwood (7.0 mi), Manly (7.0 mi).
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