Grimes
City in Polk County, Iowa
Grimes is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with 15,392 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 955 ft (291 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Urbandale, 3.1 miles SE.
- 15,392residents (2020 Census)
- 955 ftelevation · 291 m
- 13.7 sq miland area · 35.4 km²
- 1,125 / sq mipopulation density
- 50111ZIP code
About Grimes
Grimes is a city in Polk and Dallas counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 15,392 at the time of the 2020 Census. Grimes is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area.
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Living in Grimes
- Median household income
- $120,037
- Median home value
- $304,700
- Median rent
- $1,251/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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Grimes had 15,392 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,392 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,125 per sq mi (434 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grimes at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,392 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.68 sq mi (35.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6777° N, 93.8022° W |
| ZIP code | 50111 |
| Official website | grimesiowa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1933060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grimes
- Urbandale3.1 mi SE
- Johnston4.1 mi E
- Clive4.5 mi S
- Granger5.6 mi N
- Windsor Heights6.8 mi SE
- Waukee7.3 mi SW
- Polk City8.3 mi NE
- West Des Moines8.9 mi S
- Saylorville9.0 mi E
- Dallas Center9.2 mi W
- Ankeny11.2 mi E
- Adel11.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grimes
What county is Grimes in?
Grimes is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Grimes, IA?
15,392 people lived in Grimes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grimes, IA?
The ZIP code of Grimes is 50111.
What is the elevation of Grimes?
955 feet (291 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grimes?
Urbandale (3.1 mi), Johnston (4.1 mi), Clive (4.5 mi), Granger (5.6 mi), Windsor Heights (6.8 mi).
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