Burlington
City in Des Moines County, Iowa
Burlington is a city in Des Moines County, Iowa, with 23,982 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 607 ft (185 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gulfport, 2.1 miles E.
- 23,982residents (2020 Census)
- 607 ftelevation · 185 m
- 14.4 sq miland area · 37.3 km²
- 1,665 / sq mipopulation density
- 52601ZIP code
About Burlington
Burlington is a city in and the county seat of Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. The population was 23,982 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 26,839 population in 2000. Burlington is the center of a micropolitan area, which includes West Burlington and Middletown, Iowa, and Gulfport, Illinois. Burlington is the home of Snake Alley, the crookedest street on earth.
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Living in Burlington
- Median household income
- $59,000
- Median home value
- $114,300
- Median rent
- $924/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Burlington had 23,982 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,982 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,665 per sq mi (643 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burlington at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Des Moines County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,982 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.41 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8071° N, 91.1237° W |
| ZIP code | 52601 |
| Official website | burlingtoniowa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1909550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burlington
- Gulfport, IL2.1 mi E
- West Burlington2.9 mi W
- Oak Hills3.8 mi S
- Beaverdale5.0 mi NW
- Carman, IL5.9 mi SE
- Middletown7.4 mi W
- Augusta8.6 mi W
- Wever8.9 mi SW
- Lomax, IL9.2 mi S
- Gladstone, IL9.6 mi NE
- Danville10.6 mi W
- Sperry10.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Burlington
What county is Burlington in?
Burlington is in Des Moines County, Iowa.
What is the population of Burlington, IA?
23,982 people lived in Burlington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burlington, IA?
The ZIP code of Burlington is 52601.
What is the elevation of Burlington?
607 feet (185 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burlington?
Gulfport (2.1 mi), West Burlington (2.9 mi), Oak Hills (3.8 mi), Beaverdale (5.0 mi), Carman (5.9 mi).
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