Clive
City in Polk County, Iowa

Clive is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with 18,601 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 833 ft (254 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Urbandale, 2.0 miles NE.
- 18,601residents (2020 Census)
- 833 ftelevation · 254 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.8 km²
- 2,430 / sq mipopulation density
- 50325main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Clive
Clive is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 18,601. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Clive is known for its Greenbelt Park and trail system running through the community. Clive serves as the axis of the western Des Moines suburbs, between Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines along the major transportation corridors of I-35, I-80 and I-235. The City of Urbandale is to the north to northwest, the City of West Des Moines is to the southeast to southwest, the City of Waukee in Dallas County is to the west.
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Living in Clive
- Median household income
- $132,121
- Median home value
- $401,100
- Median rent
- $1,073/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Clive had 18,601 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,601 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,430 per sq mi (938 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clive at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,601 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.66 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6121° N, 93.8009° W |
| ZIP codes | 50325, 50323 |
| Official website | cityofclive.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1914520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clive
- Urbandale2.0 mi NE
- West Des Moines4.4 mi S
- Waukee4.5 mi W
- Grimes4.5 mi N
- Windsor Heights4.6 mi E
- Johnston6.8 mi NE
- Cumming9.0 mi S
- Van Meter9.6 mi SW
- Granger10.1 mi N
- Saylorville10.1 mi NE
- Norwalk10.1 mi SE
- Des Moines10.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Clive
What county is Clive in?
Clive is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Clive, IA?
18,601 people lived in Clive at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clive, IA?
The main ZIP code is 50325. Other ZIP codes: 50323.
What is the elevation of Clive?
833 feet (254 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clive?
Urbandale (2.0 mi), West Des Moines (4.4 mi), Waukee (4.5 mi), Grimes (4.5 mi), Windsor Heights (4.6 mi).
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