Indianola
City in Warren County, Iowa

Indianola is a city in Warren County, Iowa, with 15,833 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 968 ft (295 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ackworth, 4.8 miles E.
- 15,833residents (2020 Census)
- 968 ftelevation · 295 m
- 11.4 sq miland area · 29.6 km²
- 1,385 / sq mipopulation density
- 50125ZIP code
About Indianola
Indianola is a city in and the county seat of Warren County, Iowa, United States, located 19 miles (31 km) south of downtown Des Moines. The population was 15,833 at the time of the 2020 census. Indianola is home to the National Balloon Classic, a nine-day hot air balloon festival held annually in the summer, the Des Moines Metro Opera, a major American Summer Opera Festival, and Simpson College.
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Living in Indianola
- Median household income
- $75,453
- Median home value
- $237,500
- Median rent
- $986/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Indianola had 15,833 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,833 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,385 per sq mi (535 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Indianola at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,833 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.44 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3630° N, 93.5655° W |
| ZIP code | 50125 |
| Official website | indianolaiowa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1938280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Indianola
- Ackworth4.8 mi E
- Spring Hill5.5 mi NW
- Milo8.3 mi SE
- Martensdale9.0 mi W
- Sandyville9.3 mi E
- St. Marys9.5 mi SW
- Hartford10.6 mi NE
- Norwalk11.0 mi NW
- Bevington11.3 mi W
- Carlisle11.5 mi N
- Cumming13.2 mi NW
- St. Charles13.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Indianola
What county is Indianola in?
Indianola is in Warren County, Iowa.
What is the population of Indianola, IA?
15,833 people lived in Indianola at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Indianola, IA?
The ZIP code of Indianola is 50125.
What is the elevation of Indianola?
968 feet (295 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Indianola?
Ackworth (4.8 mi), Spring Hill (5.5 mi), Milo (8.3 mi), Martensdale (9.0 mi), Sandyville (9.3 mi).
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