Solon
City in Johnson County, Iowa

Solon is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, with 3,018 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ely, 6.9 miles NW.
- 3,018residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 1,816 / sq mipopulation density
- 52333ZIP code
About Solon
Solon is a city located in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, it is located a few miles from Lake MacBride State Park and the larger cities of Coralville and Iowa City. The population was 3,018 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Solon
- Median household income
- $113,295
- Median home value
- $309,400
- Median rent
- $1,127/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Solon had 3,018 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,018 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,816 per sq mi (701 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Solon at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,018 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.66 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8072° N, 91.4989° W |
| ZIP code | 52333 |
| Official website | solon-iowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1973875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Solon
- Ely6.9 mi NW
- North Liberty7.3 mi SW
- Shueyville8.3 mi W
- Mount Vernon9.0 mi NE
- Coralville9.0 mi SW
- Lisbon9.6 mi NE
- Bertram10.2 mi N
- Swisher10.4 mi W
- Iowa City10.6 mi S
- Tiffin10.8 mi SW
- University Heights11.0 mi S
- West Branch12.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Solon
What county is Solon in?
Solon is in Johnson County, Iowa.
What is the population of Solon, IA?
3,018 people lived in Solon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Solon, IA?
The ZIP code of Solon is 52333.
What is the elevation of Solon?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Solon?
Ely (6.9 mi), North Liberty (7.3 mi), Shueyville (8.3 mi), Mount Vernon (9.0 mi), Coralville (9.0 mi).
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