Polk City
City in Polk County, Iowa
Polk City is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with 5,543 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 883 ft (269 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Granger, 5.1 miles W.
- 5,543residents (2020 Census)
- 883 ftelevation · 269 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.4 km²
- 998 / sq mipopulation density
- 50226ZIP code
About Polk City
Polk City is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,543 in the 2020 census, an increase from 3,418 in 2010. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Polk City is located along Saylorville Lake and near Big Creek State Park.
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Living in Polk City
- Median household income
- $164,389
- Median home value
- $414,800
- Median rent
- $782/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Polk City had 5,543 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,543 |
|---|---|
| Density | 998 per sq mi (385 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Polk City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,543 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.56 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7820° N, 93.7228° W |
| ZIP code | 50226 |
| Official website | polkcityia.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1964020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Polk City
- Granger5.1 mi W
- Sheldahl5.9 mi N
- Alleman6.1 mi NE
- Johnston6.2 mi S
- Slater7.0 mi N
- Ankeny7.2 mi SE
- Madrid8.2 mi NW
- Grimes8.3 mi SW
- Saylorville8.5 mi SE
- Huxley10.3 mi NE
- Elkhart10.3 mi E
- Urbandale10.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Polk City
What county is Polk City in?
Polk City is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Polk City, IA?
5,543 people lived in Polk City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Polk City, IA?
The ZIP code of Polk City is 50226.
What is the elevation of Polk City?
883 feet (269 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Polk City?
Granger (5.1 mi), Sheldahl (5.9 mi), Alleman (6.1 mi), Johnston (6.2 mi), Slater (7.0 mi).
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