Meriden
City in Cherokee County, Iowa

Meriden is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, with 161 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,411 ft (430 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cleghorn, 4.2 miles W.
- 161residents (2020 Census)
- 1,411 ftelevation · 430 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 1,423 / sq mipopulation density
- 51037ZIP code
About Meriden
Meriden is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 161 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Meriden
- Median household income
- $55,333
- Median home value
- $74,000
- Median rent
- $594/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Meriden had 161 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 161 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,423 per sq mi (549 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Meriden at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 161 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.11 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7945° N, 95.6341° W |
| ZIP code | 51037 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1951150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Meriden
- Cleghorn4.2 mi W
- Cherokee5.2 mi SE
- Larrabee6.5 mi NE
- Marcus9.0 mi W
- Calumet11.2 mi N
- Quimby11.4 mi S
- Aurelia11.5 mi SE
- Paullina13.0 mi N
- Sutherland14.2 mi NE
- Washta15.7 mi S
- Peterson17.0 mi NE
- Remsen17.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Meriden
What county is Meriden in?
Meriden is in Cherokee County, Iowa.
What is the population of Meriden, IA?
161 people lived in Meriden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Meriden, IA?
The ZIP code of Meriden is 51037.
What is the elevation of Meriden?
1,411 feet (430 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Meriden?
Cleghorn (4.2 mi), Cherokee (5.2 mi), Larrabee (6.5 mi), Marcus (9.0 mi), Calumet (11.2 mi).
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