Ralston
City in Carroll County, Iowa

Ralston is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, with 81 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,129 ft (344 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scranton, 4.4 miles E.
- 81residents (2020 Census)
- 1,129 ftelevation · 344 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 41 / sq mipopulation density
- 51459ZIP code
About Ralston
Ralston is a city in Carroll and Greene counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 81 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Ralston
- Median household income
- $62,917
- Median home value
- $83,000
- Median age
- 38.8
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Ralston had 81 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 81 |
|---|---|
| Density | 41 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ralston at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 81 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.97 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0419° N, 94.6293° W |
| ZIP code | 51459 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1965505 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ralston
- Scranton4.4 mi E
- Glidden5.1 mi W
- Lidderdale9.7 mi NW
- Lanesboro10.2 mi N
- Willey10.8 mi SW
- Churdan11.0 mi NE
- Coon Rapids11.8 mi S
- Carroll12.2 mi W
- Jefferson12.9 mi E
- Dedham13.6 mi SW
- Bayard13.7 mi S
- Lohrville16.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ralston
What county is Ralston in?
Ralston is in Carroll County, Iowa.
What is the population of Ralston, IA?
81 people lived in Ralston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ralston, IA?
The ZIP code of Ralston is 51459.
What is the elevation of Ralston?
1,129 feet (344 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ralston?
Scranton (4.4 mi), Glidden (5.1 mi), Lidderdale (9.7 mi), Lanesboro (10.2 mi), Willey (10.8 mi).
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