Monroe
City in Jasper County, Iowa

Monroe is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, with 1,967 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 925 ft (282 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Reasnor, 5.9 miles NE.
- 1,967residents (2020 Census)
- 925 ftelevation · 282 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 1,159 / sq mipopulation density
- 50170ZIP code
About Monroe
Monroe is a city in Jasper and Marion counties in Iowa, United States. The population was 1,967 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Monroe
- Median household income
- $80,375
- Median home value
- $177,200
- Median rent
- $817/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Monroe had 1,967 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,967 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,159 per sq mi (447 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monroe at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,967 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.70 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5189° N, 93.1037° W |
| ZIP code | 50170 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1953355 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monroe
- Reasnor5.9 mi NE
- Prairie City8.8 mi NW
- Swan11.2 mi W
- Pella12.5 mi SE
- Lambs Grove12.6 mi N
- Pleasantville12.6 mi SW
- Newton12.7 mi N
- Colfax13.1 mi NW
- Runnells13.3 mi W
- Knoxville13.9 mi S
- Sully13.9 mi E
- Hartford16.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monroe
What county is Monroe in?
Monroe is in Jasper County, Iowa.
What is the population of Monroe, IA?
1,967 people lived in Monroe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monroe, IA?
The ZIP code of Monroe is 50170.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
925 feet (282 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monroe?
Reasnor (5.9 mi), Prairie City (8.8 mi), Swan (11.2 mi), Pella (12.5 mi), Lambs Grove (12.6 mi).
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