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Monroe, IA
City in Jasper County, Iowa.
Population
2,120
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,249
ZIP codes
0
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 22 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 160th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $80,375 a year, 7% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,200 (15% below Iowa) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Monroe, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,375
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$177,200
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (490), Irish Americans (291), Dutch Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,032
10,688 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,859
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$240M
FY 2026, $6,337 per person
How people get to work
Monroe, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.3%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
709
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
24
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReasnorCity | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Prairie CityCity | 8.6 mi | 1.2 |
| SwanCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Lambs GroveCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| NewtonCity | 13 mi | 11.3 |
| PleasantvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| PellaCity | 13 mi | 9.3 |
| ColfaxCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| RunnellsCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| SullyCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| HartfordCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| LynnvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| HarveyCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| KelloggCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| SandyvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, IA in?
- Monroe is in Jasper County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Monroe, IA?
- About 2,120 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include Reasnor (5.9 mi), Prairie City (8.6 mi), Swan (11 mi), Lambs Grove (12 mi), Newton (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023