Marshalltown
City in Marshall County, Iowa
Marshalltown is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, with 27,591 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 942 ft (287 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Mountain, 6.4 miles NE.
- 27,591residents (2020 Census)
- 942 ftelevation · 287 m
- 19.2 sq miland area · 49.6 km²
- 1,439 / sq mipopulation density
- 50158ZIP code
About Marshalltown
Marshalltown is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 27,591 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 27,886 in 2024, making it the 17th-most populous city in Iowa. Marshalltown is home to the Iowa Veterans Home and Marshalltown Community College.
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Living in Marshalltown
- Median household income
- $69,068
- Median home value
- $127,700
- Median rent
- $891/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Marshalltown had 27,591 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,591 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,439 per sq mi (556 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marshalltown at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marshall County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,591 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.17 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0343° N, 92.9063° W |
| ZIP code | 50158 |
| Official website | ci.marshalltown.ia.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1949755 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marshalltown
- Green Mountain6.4 mi NE
- Haverhill6.8 mi SW
- Albion6.9 mi NW
- Ferguson7.0 mi S
- Le Grand7.0 mi E
- Laurel10.4 mi S
- Montour10.5 mi E
- Melbourne11.9 mi SW
- Liscomb12.0 mi NW
- Gilman12.3 mi SE
- Garwin12.3 mi E
- Conrad13.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marshalltown
What county is Marshalltown in?
Marshalltown is in Marshall County, Iowa.
What is the population of Marshalltown, IA?
27,591 people lived in Marshalltown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marshalltown, IA?
The ZIP code of Marshalltown is 50158.
What is the elevation of Marshalltown?
942 feet (287 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marshalltown?
Green Mountain (6.4 mi), Haverhill (6.8 mi), Albion (6.9 mi), Ferguson (7.0 mi), Le Grand (7.0 mi).
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