Fort Madison
City in Lee County, Iowa
Fort Madison is a city in Lee County, Iowa, with 10,270 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 528 ft (161 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Niota, 3.1 miles E.
- 10,270residents (2020 Census)
- 528 ftelevation · 161 m
- 9.7 sq miland area · 25.0 km²
- 1,063 / sq mipopulation density
- 52627ZIP code
About Fort Madison
Fort Madison is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, Iowa, United States along with Keokuk. Of Iowa's 99 counties, Lee County is the only one with two county seats. The population was 10,270 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 9,935 in 2025. Located along the Mississippi River in the state's southeast corner, it lies between small bluffs along one of the widest portions of the river. Fort Madison is also the home of the Iowa State Penitentiary.
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Living in Fort Madison
- Median household income
- $50,705
- Median home value
- $94,200
- Median rent
- $826/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Fort Madison had 10,270 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,270 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,063 per sq mi (410 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Madison at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,270 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.66 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Water area | 3.60 sq mi (9.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6215° N, 91.3463° W |
| ZIP code | 52627 |
| Official website | fortmadison.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1928605 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Madison
- Niota, IL3.1 mi E
- Nauvoo, IL5.6 mi S
- Pontoosuc, IL7.1 mi E
- Denmark7.7 mi N
- Montrose7.9 mi SW
- Wever8.5 mi NE
- West Point8.5 mi NW
- Franklin9.2 mi W
- Dallas City, IL9.6 mi E
- Augusta10.3 mi N
- Donnellson11.5 mi W
- Sandusky11.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Madison
What county is Fort Madison in?
Fort Madison is in Lee County, Iowa.
What is the population of Fort Madison, IA?
10,270 people lived in Fort Madison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Madison, IA?
The ZIP code of Fort Madison is 52627.
What is the elevation of Fort Madison?
528 feet (161 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Madison?
Niota (3.1 mi), Nauvoo (5.6 mi), Pontoosuc (7.1 mi), Denmark (7.7 mi), Montrose (7.9 mi).
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