Marathon
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa
Marathon is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, with 230 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,391 ft (424 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Albert City, 5.7 miles S.
- 230residents (2020 Census)
- 1,391 ftelevation · 424 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 307 / sq mipopulation density
- 50565ZIP code
About Marathon
Marathon is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 230 at the time of the 2020 census. The food writer Richard Olney grew up in Marathon.
From 1996 to 2017, every year in June, a marathon, half-marathon and 5k were held in the city. It was USA Track and Field certified and sanctioned, allowing participants to be eligible to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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Living in Marathon
- Median household income
- $39,375
- Median home value
- $46,900
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 53.5
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Marathon had 230 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 230 |
|---|---|
| Density | 307 per sq mi (118 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marathon at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 230 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8602° N, 94.9829° W |
| ZIP code | 50565 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1949260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marathon
- Albert City5.7 mi S
- Webb6.4 mi N
- Laurens6.9 mi E
- Sioux Rapids8.7 mi W
- Rembrandt9.6 mi W
- Gillett Grove11.1 mi N
- Linn Grove13.4 mi W
- Truesdale13.6 mi SW
- Greenville13.6 mi NW
- Havelock14.4 mi E
- Ayrshire14.5 mi NE
- Varina14.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marathon
What county is Marathon in?
Marathon is in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
What is the population of Marathon, IA?
230 people lived in Marathon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marathon, IA?
The ZIP code of Marathon is 50565.
What is the elevation of Marathon?
1,391 feet (424 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marathon?
Albert City (5.7 mi), Webb (6.4 mi), Laurens (6.9 mi), Sioux Rapids (8.7 mi), Rembrandt (9.6 mi).
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