Melrose
City in Monroe County, Iowa
Melrose is a city in Monroe County, Iowa, with 110 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 896 ft (273 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Russell, 7.8 miles W.
- 110residents (2020 Census)
- 896 ftelevation · 273 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 108 / sq mipopulation density
- 52569ZIP code
About Melrose
Melrose is a small city in Monroe County, Iowa, United States. The population was 110 at the time of the 2020 census. Melrose is known as Iowa's "Little Ireland". As such, the majority of the 110 population are Irish Catholics. Melrose is part of Iowa's 3rd congressional district.
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- Median household income
- $56,250
- Median home value
- $75,000
- Median age
- 51.5
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Melrose had 110 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 110 |
|---|---|
| Density | 108 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melrose at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 110 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9791° N, 93.0508° W |
| ZIP code | 52569 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1950970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melrose
- Russell7.8 mi W
- Lovilia13.1 mi NE
- Williamson13.1 mi NW
- Albia13.3 mi E
- Moravia13.5 mi SE
- Chariton13.8 mi W
- Marysville14.8 mi N
- Mystic14.9 mi S
- Rathbun15.0 mi SE
- Hamilton15.3 mi NE
- Plano15.4 mi S
- Millerton16.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Melrose
What county is Melrose in?
Melrose is in Monroe County, Iowa.
What is the population of Melrose, IA?
110 people lived in Melrose at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melrose, IA?
The ZIP code of Melrose is 52569.
What is the elevation of Melrose?
896 feet (273 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Melrose?
Russell (7.8 mi), Lovilia (13.1 mi), Williamson (13.1 mi), Albia (13.3 mi), Moravia (13.5 mi).
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