Cylinder
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa

Cylinder is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, with 87 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,191 ft (363 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rodman, 4.6 miles S.
- 87residents (2020 Census)
- 1,191 ftelevation · 363 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.2 km²
- 927 / sq mipopulation density
- 50528ZIP code
About Cylinder
Cylinder is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 87 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Cylinder
- Median household income
- $62,500
- Median home value
- $91,700
- Median age
- 59.3
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Cylinder had 87 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 87 |
|---|---|
| Density | 927 per sq mi (358 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cylinder at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 87 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0903° N, 94.5512° W |
| ZIP code | 50528 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1917985 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cylinder
- Rodman4.6 mi S
- Whittemore6.6 mi E
- Emmetsburg6.7 mi W
- West Bend10.5 mi SE
- Fenton10.8 mi NE
- Curlew12.1 mi SW
- Mallard12.4 mi SW
- Graettinger14.3 mi NW
- Ringsted14.3 mi N
- Lone Rock14.5 mi NE
- Ayrshire14.7 mi W
- Plover15.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cylinder
What county is Cylinder in?
Cylinder is in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
What is the population of Cylinder, IA?
87 people lived in Cylinder at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cylinder, IA?
The ZIP code of Cylinder is 50528.
What is the elevation of Cylinder?
1,191 feet (363 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cylinder?
Rodman (4.6 mi), Whittemore (6.6 mi), Emmetsburg (6.7 mi), West Bend (10.5 mi), Fenton (10.8 mi).
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