Ely

City in Linn County, Iowa

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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.

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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Median household income
$105,882
Median home value
$311,900
Median rent
$936/mo
Median age
38.1
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Ely, IA population

Ely had 2,328 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,328
Density1,380 per sq mi (533 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ely at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyLinn County
TypeCity
Population2,328 (2020)
Land area1.69 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates41.8818° N, 91.5882° W
ZIP code52227
Official websiteelyiowa.com
Census code (GEOID)1925365

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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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