Winterset
City in Madison County, Iowa
Winterset is a city in Madison County, Iowa, with 5,353 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Patterson, 7.0 miles E.
- 5,353residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 1,114 / sq mipopulation density
- 50273ZIP code
About Winterset
Winterset is a city in the county seat of Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,353 at the time of the 2020 census. Located in rolling farmland 35 miles south of Des Moines, Winterset is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. It is known most notably for being the birthplace of actor John Wayne.
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Living in Winterset
- Median household income
- $67,708
- Median home value
- $192,500
- Median rent
- $1,095/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Winterset had 5,353 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,353 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,114 per sq mi (430 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winterset at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,353 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.81 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3444° N, 94.0130° W |
| ZIP code | 50273 |
| Official website | winterset.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1986520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winterset
- Patterson7.0 mi E
- East Peru9.2 mi SE
- St. Charles11.4 mi E
- Earlham11.8 mi NW
- Bevington11.9 mi E
- Macksburg12.7 mi SW
- Truro12.7 mi SE
- Van Meter13.0 mi N
- De Soto13.4 mi N
- Martensdale14.4 mi E
- St. Marys14.7 mi E
- Lorimor15.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Winterset
What county is Winterset in?
Winterset is in Madison County, Iowa.
What is the population of Winterset, IA?
5,353 people lived in Winterset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winterset, IA?
The ZIP code of Winterset is 50273.
What is the elevation of Winterset?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winterset?
Patterson (7.0 mi), East Peru (9.2 mi), St. Charles (11.4 mi), Earlham (11.8 mi), Bevington (11.9 mi).
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