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Roland, IA
City in Story County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50236.
Population
1,559
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,332
ZIP codes
1
Roland and its ZIP codes
Roland at a glance
- Roland is about 23 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,028, 5% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,900 (11% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Roland, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roland, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,028
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$185,900
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (554), Norwegian Americans (197), Irish Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Story County. PPP loans are for Roland.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,198
47,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $7,915 per person
PPP loans
$5M
54 loans, 473 jobs reported
How people get to work
Roland, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roland, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,208
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 11°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roland, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Roland
1 in or overlapping Roland. Population shown
Cities near Roland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Story CityCity | 4.8 mi | 3 |
| McCallsburgCity | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| RandallCity | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| GilbertCity | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| NevadaCity | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| ZearingCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| EllsworthCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AmesCity | 11 mi | 28.2 |
| RadcliffeCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Jewell JunctionCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| HubbardCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| ColoCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| KelleyCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| StanhopeCity | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roland, IA in?
- Roland is in Story County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Roland, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Roland include 50236.
- What is the population of Roland, IA?
- About 1,559 people live in Roland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roland?
- Nearby places include Story City (4.8 mi), McCallsburg (5.8 mi), Randall (7 mi), Garden City (7.8 mi), Gilbert (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023