Remsen
City in Plymouth County, Iowa

Remsen is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, with 1,678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,329 ft (405 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oyens, 4.3 miles W.
- 1,678residents (2020 Census)
- 1,329 ftelevation · 405 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 1,131 / sq mipopulation density
- 51050ZIP code
About Remsen
Remsen is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,678 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Remsen
- Median household income
- $91,477
- Median home value
- $185,900
- Median rent
- $938/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Remsen had 1,678 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,678 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,131 per sq mi (437 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Remsen at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plymouth County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,678 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.48 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8158° N, 95.9727° W |
| ZIP code | 51050 |
| Official website | remseniowa.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1966405 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Remsen
- Oyens4.3 mi W
- Marcus8.4 mi E
- Le Mars10.4 mi W
- Alton12.0 mi N
- Struble12.5 mi NW
- Granville12.7 mi N
- Cleghorn13.2 mi E
- Orange City13.5 mi N
- Maurice14.8 mi NW
- Brunsville14.9 mi W
- Merrill15.6 mi SW
- Kingsley15.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Remsen
What county is Remsen in?
Remsen is in Plymouth County, Iowa.
What is the population of Remsen, IA?
1,678 people lived in Remsen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Remsen, IA?
The ZIP code of Remsen is 51050.
What is the elevation of Remsen?
1,329 feet (405 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Remsen?
Oyens (4.3 mi), Marcus (8.4 mi), Le Mars (10.4 mi), Alton (12.0 mi), Struble (12.5 mi).
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