Story City
City in Story County, Iowa

Story City is a city in Story County, Iowa, with 3,352 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Randall, 3.6 miles N.
- 3,352residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 1,128 / sq mipopulation density
- 50248ZIP code
About Story City
Story City is a city in Story County, Iowa. It is located within the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area which envelops Story County and combined with the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area makes up the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area. The population was 3,352 in the 2020 census, a slight increase from 3,228 in 2000.
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Living in Story City
- Median household income
- $96,605
- Median home value
- $215,600
- Median rent
- $999/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Story City had 3,352 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,352 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,128 per sq mi (436 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Story City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Story County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,352 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.97 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1857° N, 93.5869° W |
| ZIP code | 50248 |
| Official website | cityofstorycity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1975675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Story City
- Randall3.6 mi N
- Roland4.5 mi E
- Gilbert6.3 mi SW
- Ellsworth8.6 mi N
- Jewell Junction9.1 mi N
- McCallsburg10.1 mi E
- Garden City10.6 mi NE
- Ames11.2 mi S
- Radcliffe12.0 mi NE
- Stanhope12.9 mi NW
- Nevada13.1 mi SE
- Zearing15.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Story City
What county is Story City in?
Story City is in Story County, Iowa.
What is the population of Story City, IA?
3,352 people lived in Story City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Story City, IA?
The ZIP code of Story City is 50248.
What is the elevation of Story City?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Story City?
Randall (3.6 mi), Roland (4.5 mi), Gilbert (6.3 mi), Ellsworth (8.6 mi), Jewell Junction (9.1 mi).
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