Forest City
City in Winnebago County, Iowa
Forest City is a city in Winnebago County, Iowa, with 4,285 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,257 ft (383 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Miller, 5.1 miles S.
- 4,285residents (2020 Census)
- 1,257 ftelevation · 383 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.9 km²
- 934 / sq mipopulation density
- 50436ZIP code
About Forest City
Forest City is a city in Hancock County and Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Iowa, and the county seat of Winnebago County. The population was 4,285 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 4,362 population in 2000. Forest City is the home of Waldorf University, a private university, and the primary manufacturing center for Winnebago Industries.
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Living in Forest City
- Median household income
- $69,205
- Median home value
- $143,500
- Median rent
- $720/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Forest City had 4,285 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,285 |
|---|---|
| Density | 934 per sq mi (361 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Winnebago County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,285 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.59 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2571° N, 93.6366° W |
| ZIP code | 50436 |
| Official website | cityofforestcity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1928380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest City
- Miller5.1 mi S
- Leland5.3 mi N
- Hayfield6.2 mi SW
- Crystal Lake8.2 mi W
- Thompson10.4 mi NW
- Fertile10.7 mi E
- Duncan10.8 mi S
- Garner11.0 mi S
- Joice11.7 mi NE
- Lake Mills12.2 mi NE
- Ventura12.3 mi SE
- Hanlontown13.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Forest City
What county is Forest City in?
Forest City is in Winnebago County, Iowa.
What is the population of Forest City, IA?
4,285 people lived in Forest City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest City, IA?
The ZIP code of Forest City is 50436.
What is the elevation of Forest City?
1,257 feet (383 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest City?
Miller (5.1 mi), Leland (5.3 mi), Hayfield (6.2 mi), Crystal Lake (8.2 mi), Thompson (10.4 mi).
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