Palo
City in Linn County, Iowa

Palo is a city in Linn County, Iowa, with 1,407 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 741 ft (226 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shellsburg, 4.2 miles NW.
- 1,407residents (2020 Census)
- 741 ftelevation · 226 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 1,175 / sq mipopulation density
- 52324ZIP code
About Palo
Palo is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,407 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Palo is located near Pleasant Creek State Recreation Park.
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Living in Palo
- Median household income
- $106,375
- Median home value
- $282,400
- Median rent
- $717/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Palo had 1,407 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,407 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,175 per sq mi (454 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palo at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Linn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,407 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.20 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0642° N, 91.7993° W |
| ZIP code | 52324 |
| Official website | paloia.govoffice2.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1961230 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palo
- Shellsburg4.2 mi NW
- Hiawatha5.6 mi E
- Atkins5.7 mi SW
- Robins6.5 mi E
- Center Point8.3 mi N
- Cedar Rapids9.3 mi SE
- Fairfax9.6 mi S
- Newhall9.9 mi SW
- Alburnett10.9 mi NE
- Marion11.0 mi E
- Urbana12.3 mi N
- Walford12.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palo
What county is Palo in?
Palo is in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the population of Palo, IA?
1,407 people lived in Palo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palo, IA?
The ZIP code of Palo is 52324.
What is the elevation of Palo?
741 feet (226 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palo?
Shellsburg (4.2 mi), Hiawatha (5.6 mi), Atkins (5.7 mi), Robins (6.5 mi), Center Point (8.3 mi).
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