Melvin
City in Osceola County, Iowa

Melvin is a city in Osceola County, Iowa, with 199 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,581 ft (482 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sanborn, 7.6 miles S.
- 199residents (2020 Census)
- 1,581 ftelevation · 482 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,224 / sq mipopulation density
- 51350ZIP code
About Melvin
Melvin is a city in Osceola County, Iowa, United States. The population was 199 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Melvin
- Median household income
- $65,417
- Median home value
- $68,000
- Median rent
- $538/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Melvin had 199 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 199 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,224 per sq mi (473 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melvin at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Osceola County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 199 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2865° N, 95.6086° W |
| ZIP code | 51350 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1951060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melvin
- Sanborn7.6 mi S
- Ashton9.3 mi W
- Ocheyedan9.8 mi N
- Hartley10.0 mi SE
- Sibley10.4 mi NW
- Archer13.7 mi SW
- Primghar13.8 mi S
- Sheldon13.9 mi SW
- Harris13.9 mi NE
- Bigelow, MN15.7 mi N
- Matlock16.6 mi W
- Everly16.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Melvin
What county is Melvin in?
Melvin is in Osceola County, Iowa.
What is the population of Melvin, IA?
199 people lived in Melvin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melvin, IA?
The ZIP code of Melvin is 51350.
What is the elevation of Melvin?
1,581 feet (482 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Melvin?
Sanborn (7.6 mi), Ashton (9.3 mi), Ocheyedan (9.8 mi), Hartley (10.0 mi), Sibley (10.4 mi).
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