Montrose
City in Lee County, Iowa

Montrose is a city in Lee County, Iowa, with 738 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 528 ft (161 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nauvoo, 2.5 miles NE.
- 738residents (2020 Census)
- 528 ftelevation · 161 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 610 / sq mipopulation density
- 52639ZIP code
About Montrose
Montrose is a city in Lee County, Iowa. The population was 738 at the time of the 2020 census. The town is located on the Mississippi River. It is part of the Fort Madison-Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area. Montrose developed as a small river community, with its location along the Mississippi River historically contributing to local commerce and transportation. Today, it remains a small residential community with close ties to nearby cities in the region.
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Living in Montrose
- Median household income
- $66,250
- Median home value
- $103,500
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Montrose had 738 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 738 |
|---|---|
| Density | 610 per sq mi (236 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montrose at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 738 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.21 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5236° N, 91.4223° W |
| ZIP code | 52639 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1953760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montrose
- Nauvoo, IL2.5 mi NE
- Sandusky5.1 mi S
- Mooar6.4 mi S
- Argyle7.7 mi W
- Fort Madison7.9 mi NE
- Keokuk7.9 mi S
- Niota, IL9.5 mi NE
- Hamilton, IL9.7 mi S
- St. Francisville, MO9.8 mi SW
- Franklin11.0 mi NW
- Donnellson11.2 mi NW
- Alexandria, MO11.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Montrose
What county is Montrose in?
Montrose is in Lee County, Iowa.
What is the population of Montrose, IA?
738 people lived in Montrose at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montrose, IA?
The ZIP code of Montrose is 52639.
What is the elevation of Montrose?
528 feet (161 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montrose?
Nauvoo (2.5 mi), Sandusky (5.1 mi), Mooar (6.4 mi), Argyle (7.7 mi), Fort Madison (7.9 mi).
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