Cedar Rapids
City in Linn County, Iowa
Cedar Rapids is a city in Linn County, Iowa, with 137,710 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairfax, 5.7 miles SW.
- 137,710residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 74.8 sq miland area · 193.7 km²
- 1,841 / sq mipopulation density
- 52401main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. The population was 137,710 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 137,935 in 2025. making it the second-most populous city in Iowa. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, 20 miles (32 km) north of Iowa City and 128 miles (206 km) northeast of Des Moines, the state's capital.
Cedar Rapids is the economic hub of Eastern Iowa, located at the core of the Interstate 380 corridor. The population of the three-county Cedar Rapids metropolitan area, which includes the nearby cities of Marion and Hiawatha, was 276,520 in 2020. The Cedar Rapids metropolitan area is also part of a combined statistical area with the Iowa City metropolitan area.
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Living in Cedar Rapids
- Median household income
- $70,424
- Median home value
- $187,100
- Median rent
- $967/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Cedar Rapids had 137,710 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 137,710 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,841 per sq mi (711 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cedar Rapids at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Linn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 137,710 (2020) |
| Land area | 74.79 sq mi (193.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9642° N, 91.6792° W |
| ZIP codes | 52401, 52402, 52404, 52405 |
| Official website | cedar-rapids.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1912000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cedar Rapids
- Fairfax5.7 mi SW
- Hiawatha6.4 mi N
- Bertram7.3 mi E
- Marion7.3 mi NE
- Ely7.4 mi SE
- Robins7.9 mi N
- Swisher8.3 mi S
- Shueyville8.3 mi S
- Palo9.3 mi NW
- Atkins9.5 mi W
- Walford9.7 mi SW
- Alburnett13.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Rapids
What county is Cedar Rapids in?
Cedar Rapids is in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the population of Cedar Rapids, IA?
137,710 people lived in Cedar Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cedar Rapids, IA?
The main ZIP code is 52401. Other ZIP codes: 52402, 52404, 52405.
What is the elevation of Cedar Rapids?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cedar Rapids?
Fairfax (5.7 mi), Hiawatha (6.4 mi), Bertram (7.3 mi), Marion (7.3 mi), Ely (7.4 mi).
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