Mount Vernon
City in Linn County, Iowa

Mount Vernon is a city in Linn County, Iowa, with 4,527 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lisbon, 1.8 miles E.
- 4,527residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 1,212 / sq mipopulation density
- 52314ZIP code
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States, adjacent to the city of Lisbon. The population was 4,527 at the time of the 2020 census. Mount Vernon is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Mount Vernon is home of Cornell College, a private liberal arts college.
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Living in Mount Vernon
- Median household income
- $112,656
- Median home value
- $245,200
- Median rent
- $780/mo
- Median age
- 25.3
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Mount Vernon had 4,527 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,527 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,212 per sq mi (468 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Vernon at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Linn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,527 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.73 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9251° N, 91.4252° W |
| ZIP code | 52314 |
| Official website | cityofmtvernon-ia.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1954840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Vernon
- Lisbon1.8 mi E
- Bertram6.1 mi W
- Martelle7.4 mi NE
- Springville8.6 mi N
- Ely8.9 mi W
- Mechanicsville8.9 mi E
- Solon9.0 mi SW
- Morley10.8 mi NE
- Marion11.7 mi NW
- Shueyville12.8 mi SW
- Stone City13.0 mi N
- Cedar Rapids13.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon
What county is Mount Vernon in?
Mount Vernon is in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, IA?
4,527 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, IA?
The ZIP code of Mount Vernon is 52314.
What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Vernon?
Lisbon (1.8 mi), Bertram (6.1 mi), Martelle (7.4 mi), Springville (8.6 mi), Ely (8.9 mi).
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