Charles City
City in Floyd County, Iowa
Charles City is a city in Floyd County, Iowa, with 7,396 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,007 ft (307 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Floyd, 5.7 miles NW.
- 7,396residents (2020 Census)
- 1,007 ftelevation · 307 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.9 km²
- 1,206 / sq mipopulation density
- 50616ZIP code
About Charles City
Charles City is a city in and the county seat of Floyd County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,396 at the 2020 census. Charles City is a significant commercial, industrial, and transportation center for the area. U.S. Routes 18, its spur highway 218 (the Avenue of the Saints), and Iowa Highway 14 converge in the city. The nearest population centers are Mason City (35 miles to the west), Waterloo-Cedar Falls (45 miles to the southeast), and the state capital of Des Moines is located 150 miles to the southwest.
Charles City is known for its history in agricultural manufacturing, and is where the term "tractor" was first conied by the former Hart-Parr Gasoline Engine Company. Other sites of interest include the Alvin Miller House, a Usonian home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Art Deco Charles Theatre, and the Floyd County Museum. The Cedar River divides the town flowing to the southeast, and located downtown is the first whitewater park developed in Iowa.
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Living in Charles City
- Median household income
- $59,180
- Median home value
- $115,400
- Median rent
- $735/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Charles City had 7,396 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,396 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,206 per sq mi (466 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charles City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Floyd County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,396 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.13 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0622° N, 92.6715° W |
| ZIP code | 50616 |
| Official website | cityofcharlescity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1912765 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charles City
- Floyd5.7 mi NW
- Roseville7.4 mi W
- Colwell7.7 mi NE
- Bassett7.9 mi E
- Nashua10.1 mi SE
- Ionia10.9 mi E
- Marble Rock12.0 mi SW
- Rudd12.6 mi W
- Orchard12.6 mi NW
- Greene13.3 mi SW
- North Washington13.5 mi E
- Rockford14.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Charles City
What county is Charles City in?
Charles City is in Floyd County, Iowa.
What is the population of Charles City, IA?
7,396 people lived in Charles City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charles City, IA?
The ZIP code of Charles City is 50616.
What is the elevation of Charles City?
1,007 feet (307 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charles City?
Floyd (5.7 mi), Roseville (7.4 mi), Colwell (7.7 mi), Bassett (7.9 mi), Nashua (10.1 mi).
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