Ely
City in Linn County, Iowa

Ely is a city in Linn County, Iowa, with 2,328 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 738 ft (225 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shueyville, 4.1 miles SW.
- 2,328residents (2020 Census)
- 738 ftelevation · 225 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 1,380 / sq mipopulation density
- 52227ZIP code
About Ely
Ely is a city in Linn County, Iowa. The population was 2,328 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.
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Living in Ely
- Median household income
- $105,882
- Median home value
- $311,900
- Median rent
- $936/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Ely had 2,328 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,328 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,380 per sq mi (533 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ely at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Linn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,328 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.69 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8818° N, 91.5882° W |
| ZIP code | 52227 |
| Official website | elyiowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1925365 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ely
- Shueyville4.1 mi SW
- Bertram5.5 mi NE
- Swisher6.0 mi SW
- Solon6.9 mi SE
- Cedar Rapids7.4 mi NW
- Mount Vernon8.9 mi E
- North Liberty9.6 mi S
- Fairfax10.2 mi W
- Lisbon10.5 mi E
- Marion11.3 mi N
- Walford12.5 mi W
- Coralville12.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ely
What county is Ely in?
Ely is in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the population of Ely, IA?
2,328 people lived in Ely at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ely, IA?
The ZIP code of Ely is 52227.
What is the elevation of Ely?
738 feet (225 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ely?
Shueyville (4.1 mi), Bertram (5.5 mi), Swisher (6.0 mi), Solon (6.9 mi), Cedar Rapids (7.4 mi).
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