Roland
City in Story County, Iowa

Roland is a city in Story County, Iowa, with 1,362 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,024 ft (312 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Story City, 4.5 miles W.
- 1,362residents (2020 Census)
- 1,024 ftelevation · 312 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 1,163 / sq mipopulation density
- 50236ZIP code
About Roland
Roland is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,362 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.
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Living in Roland
- Median household income
- $79,028
- Median home value
- $185,900
- Median rent
- $1,375/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Roland had 1,362 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,362 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,163 per sq mi (449 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Roland at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Story County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,362 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1659° N, 93.5030° W |
| ZIP code | 50236 |
| Official website | cityofroland.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1968475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Roland
- Story City4.5 mi W
- McCallsburg5.7 mi E
- Randall7.1 mi NW
- Garden City7.8 mi NE
- Gilbert8.4 mi SW
- Nevada10.4 mi S
- Zearing10.6 mi E
- Ellsworth10.8 mi N
- Radcliffe11.1 mi N
- Ames11.5 mi SW
- Jewell Junction12.2 mi NW
- Colo14.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Roland
What county is Roland in?
Roland is in Story County, Iowa.
What is the population of Roland, IA?
1,362 people lived in Roland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Roland, IA?
The ZIP code of Roland is 50236.
What is the elevation of Roland?
1,024 feet (312 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Roland?
Story City (4.5 mi), McCallsburg (5.7 mi), Randall (7.1 mi), Garden City (7.8 mi), Gilbert (8.4 mi).
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