Central City

City in Linn County, Iowa

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Central City is a city in Linn County, Iowa, with 1,264 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 833 ft (254 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coggon, 5.3 miles N.

About Central City

Central City is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,264 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$85,400
Median home value
$179,700
Median rent
$782/mo
Median age
36.8
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Central City, IA population

Central City had 1,264 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,264
Density1,177 per sq mi (454 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Central City at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyLinn County
TypeCity
Population1,264 (2020)
Land area1.07 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Coordinates42.2014° N, 91.5230° W
ZIP code52214
Census code (GEOID)1912495

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Central City

What county is Central City in?

Central City is in Linn County, Iowa.

What is the population of Central City, IA?

1,264 people lived in Central City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Central City, IA?

The ZIP code of Central City is 52214.

What is the elevation of Central City?

833 feet (254 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Central City?

Coggon (5.3 mi), Prairieburg (5.6 mi), Alburnett (6.2 mi), Ryan (10.6 mi), Stone City (11.1 mi).

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