Red Oak
City in Montgomery County, Iowa
Red Oak is a city in Montgomery County, Iowa, with 5,596 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,050 ft (320 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stanton, 6.7 miles E.
- 5,596residents (2020 Census)
- 1,050 ftelevation · 320 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 1,425 / sq mipopulation density
- 51566ZIP code
About Red Oak
Red Oak is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States, located along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 5,596 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 6,197 population in 2000.
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Living in Red Oak
- Median household income
- $50,109
- Median home value
- $99,700
- Median rent
- $812/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Red Oak had 5,596 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,596 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,425 per sq mi (550 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Red Oak at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,596 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.93 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0141° N, 95.2244° W |
| ZIP code | 51566 |
| Official website | redoakiowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1966135 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Red Oak
- Stanton6.7 mi E
- Coburg6.9 mi S
- Emerson9.3 mi W
- Elliott9.9 mi N
- Essex13.2 mi S
- Henderson13.8 mi NW
- Villisca14.0 mi SE
- Hastings14.1 mi W
- Imogene14.3 mi SW
- Grant15.4 mi NE
- Griswold15.8 mi N
- Macedonia16.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Red Oak
What county is Red Oak in?
Red Oak is in Montgomery County, Iowa.
What is the population of Red Oak, IA?
5,596 people lived in Red Oak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Red Oak, IA?
The ZIP code of Red Oak is 51566.
What is the elevation of Red Oak?
1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Red Oak?
Stanton (6.7 mi), Coburg (6.9 mi), Emerson (9.3 mi), Elliott (9.9 mi), Essex (13.2 mi).
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