Oelwein
City in Fayette County, Iowa
Oelwein is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, with 5,920 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,047 ft (319 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hazleton, 3.7 miles S.
- 5,920residents (2020 Census)
- 1,047 ftelevation · 319 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 1,230 / sq mipopulation density
- 50662ZIP code
About Oelwein
Oelwein is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,920 at the time of the 2020 census, a decrease of 11.5% from the 2000 census. The largest community in Fayette County, it is located at the junction of State Highways 3 and 150.
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Living in Oelwein
- Median household income
- $46,653
- Median home value
- $96,300
- Median rent
- $847/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Oelwein had 5,920 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,920 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,230 per sq mi (475 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oelwein at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,920 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.81 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6716° N, 91.9128° W |
| ZIP code | 50662 |
| Official website | cityofoelwein.org/main |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1958620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oelwein
- Hazleton3.7 mi S
- Stanley5.5 mi E
- Fairbank7.2 mi W
- Maynard7.2 mi N
- Westgate7.9 mi NW
- Aurora10.0 mi E
- Fayette13.0 mi NE
- Randalia13.3 mi N
- Arlington13.4 mi NE
- Dunkerton14.4 mi SW
- Independence14.5 mi S
- Lamont14.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oelwein
What county is Oelwein in?
Oelwein is in Fayette County, Iowa.
What is the population of Oelwein, IA?
5,920 people lived in Oelwein at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oelwein, IA?
The ZIP code of Oelwein is 50662.
What is the elevation of Oelwein?
1,047 feet (319 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oelwein?
Hazleton (3.7 mi), Stanley (5.5 mi), Fairbank (7.2 mi), Maynard (7.2 mi), Westgate (7.9 mi).
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