Malcom
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa

Malcom is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, with 270 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 915 ft (279 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brooklyn, 6.0 miles E.
- 270residents (2020 Census)
- 915 ftelevation · 279 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 327 / sq mipopulation density
- 50157ZIP code
About Malcom
Malcom is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 270 at the time of the 2020 census. The city was named for an early Scotch settler. The town's major businesses include BASF.
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Living in Malcom
- Median household income
- $76,750
- Median home value
- $109,800
- Median rent
- $638/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Malcom had 270 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 270 |
|---|---|
| Density | 327 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Malcom at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Poweshiek County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 270 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7061° N, 92.5553° W |
| ZIP code | 50157 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1948540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Malcom
- Brooklyn6.0 mi E
- Montezuma8.6 mi S
- Grinnell9.0 mi W
- Holiday Lake9.3 mi NE
- Guernsey11.5 mi E
- Searsboro11.7 mi SW
- Hartwick12.1 mi NE
- Deep River12.8 mi SE
- Victor13.5 mi E
- Oakland Acres13.7 mi W
- Barnes City14.5 mi S
- Lynnville15.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Malcom
What county is Malcom in?
Malcom is in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
What is the population of Malcom, IA?
270 people lived in Malcom at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Malcom, IA?
The ZIP code of Malcom is 50157.
What is the elevation of Malcom?
915 feet (279 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Malcom?
Brooklyn (6.0 mi), Montezuma (8.6 mi), Grinnell (9.0 mi), Holiday Lake (9.3 mi), Guernsey (11.5 mi).
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