Minden
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Minden is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, with 600 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,211 ft (369 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Neola, 4.1 miles W.
- 600residents (2020 Census)
- 1,211 ftelevation · 369 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 1,050 / sq mipopulation density
- 51553ZIP code
About Minden
Minden is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 600 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Minden
- Median household income
- $109,167
- Median home value
- $170,500
- Median rent
- $700/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Minden had 600 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 600 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,050 per sq mi (405 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Minden at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 600 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4694° N, 95.5432° W |
| ZIP code | 51553 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1952590 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Minden
- Neola4.1 mi W
- Shelby5.4 mi NE
- Persia7.7 mi N
- Bentley7.7 mi SW
- Underwood9.5 mi SW
- Tennant10.0 mi NE
- Avoca10.7 mi E
- Hancock10.8 mi SE
- McClelland11.9 mi SW
- Portsmouth12.6 mi N
- Oakland13.1 mi SE
- Corley13.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Minden
What county is Minden in?
Minden is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the population of Minden, IA?
600 people lived in Minden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Minden, IA?
The ZIP code of Minden is 51553.
What is the elevation of Minden?
1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Minden?
Neola (4.1 mi), Shelby (5.4 mi), Persia (7.7 mi), Bentley (7.7 mi), Underwood (9.5 mi).
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