Ossian

City in Winneshiek County, Iowa

Aerial view of Ossian, Iowa
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Ossian is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, with 802 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,266 ft (386 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Castalia, 5.0 miles SE.

About Ossian

Ossian (pronounced|ˈosh-ain) is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 802 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Living in Ossian

Median household income
$71,875
Median home value
$157,600
Median rent
$772/mo
Median age
42.9
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Ossian, IA population

Ossian had 802 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census802
Density751 per sq mi (290 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ossian at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyWinneshiek County
TypeCity
Population802 (2020)
Land area1.07 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Coordinates43.1470° N, 91.7646° W
ZIP code52161
Census code (GEOID)1959970

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ossian

What county is Ossian in?

Ossian is in Winneshiek County, Iowa.

What is the population of Ossian, IA?

802 people lived in Ossian at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ossian, IA?

The ZIP code of Ossian is 52161.

What is the elevation of Ossian?

1,266 feet (386 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ossian?

Castalia (5.0 mi), Calmar (5.7 mi), Fort Atkinson (8.6 mi), St. Lucas (10.2 mi), Spillville (10.2 mi).

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