Garrison
City in Benton County, Iowa

Garrison is a city in Benton County, Iowa, with 344 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vinton, 6.2 miles E.
- 344residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 1,118 / sq mipopulation density
- 52229ZIP code
About Garrison
Garrison is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 344 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It was named for the farmer, Nelson Garrison, who had the post office in his home west of town. He owned the property in 1872.
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Living in Garrison
- Median household income
- $60,313
- Median home value
- $72,900
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Garrison had 344 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 344 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,118 per sq mi (432 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Garrison at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 344 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1450° N, 92.1442° W |
| ZIP code | 52229 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1930000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Garrison
- Vinton6.2 mi E
- Mount Auburn8.2 mi N
- Dysart8.6 mi W
- Van Horne9.8 mi S
- Keystone10.4 mi S
- La Porte City11.9 mi N
- Elberon13.1 mi SW
- Brandon13.8 mi NE
- Newhall13.9 mi SE
- Clutier14.0 mi W
- Shellsburg14.4 mi E
- Urbana14.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Garrison
What county is Garrison in?
Garrison is in Benton County, Iowa.
What is the population of Garrison, IA?
344 people lived in Garrison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Garrison, IA?
The ZIP code of Garrison is 52229.
What is the elevation of Garrison?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Garrison?
Vinton (6.2 mi), Mount Auburn (8.2 mi), Dysart (8.6 mi), Van Horne (9.8 mi), Keystone (10.4 mi).
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