Columbus City
City in Louisa County, Iowa

Columbus City is a city in Louisa County, Iowa, with 392 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Columbus Junction, 1.5 miles N.
- 392residents (2020 Census)
- 728 ftelevation · 222 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 1,630 / sq mipopulation density
- 52737main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Columbus City
Columbus City is a city in western Louisa County, Iowa, United States. The population was 392 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Columbus City
- Median household income
- $89,875
- Median home value
- $111,600
- Median age
- 46.8
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Columbus City had 392 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 392 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,630 per sq mi (629 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Louisa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 392 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.24 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2592° N, 91.3747° W |
| ZIP codes | 52737, 52738 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1915375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus City
- Columbus Junction1.5 mi N
- Fredonia2.5 mi NE
- Cotter5.1 mi NW
- Conesville8.4 mi N
- Letts8.7 mi NE
- Crawfordsville9.0 mi W
- Ainsworth9.6 mi W
- Grandview9.8 mi E
- Winfield9.8 mi S
- Wapello11.2 mi SE
- Olds12.3 mi SW
- Morning Sun13.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus City
What county is Columbus City in?
Columbus City is in Louisa County, Iowa.
What is the population of Columbus City, IA?
392 people lived in Columbus City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus City, IA?
The main ZIP code is 52737. Other ZIP codes: 52738.
What is the elevation of Columbus City?
728 feet (222 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus City?
Columbus Junction (1.5 mi), Fredonia (2.5 mi), Cotter (5.1 mi), Conesville (8.4 mi), Letts (8.7 mi).
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