Pella
City in Marion County, Iowa

Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, with 10,464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 886 ft (270 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harvey, 6.0 miles S.
- 10,464residents (2020 Census)
- 886 ftelevation · 270 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.2 km²
- 1,120 / sq mipopulation density
- 50219ZIP code
About Pella
Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States, with a population of 10,464 at the time of the 2020 U.S. census. Founded by immigrants from the Netherlands, it is forty miles southeast of Des Moines. Pella is the home of Central College, as well as several manufacturing companies, including Pella Corporation and Vermeer Manufacturing Company.
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Living in Pella
- Median household income
- $84,111
- Median home value
- $292,700
- Median rent
- $1,046/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Pella had 10,464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,120 per sq mi (432 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pella at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,464 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.34 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4047° N, 92.9174° W |
| ZIP code | 50219 |
| Official website | cityofpella.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1962040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pella
- Harvey6.0 mi S
- Leighton8.2 mi SE
- Knoxville11.3 mi SW
- Monroe12.5 mi NW
- Sully12.5 mi N
- Reasnor13.2 mi NW
- Lynnville13.4 mi NE
- Bussey13.9 mi S
- New Sharon14.5 mi E
- Beacon15.1 mi SE
- Marysville15.6 mi S
- Hamilton16.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pella
What county is Pella in?
Pella is in Marion County, Iowa.
What is the population of Pella, IA?
10,464 people lived in Pella at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pella, IA?
The ZIP code of Pella is 50219.
What is the elevation of Pella?
886 feet (270 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pella?
Harvey (6.0 mi), Leighton (8.2 mi), Knoxville (11.3 mi), Monroe (12.5 mi), Sully (12.5 mi).
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