Burlington Iowa Map

About Burlington, Iowa

Burlington is a locality in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 23,728. The population density is 637.8 people per km². Burlington is located at 40.8075°N, 91.1129°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52601.

Burlington, Iowa, rests on the western bank of the mighty Mississippi River, its landscape a gentle rise and fall of fertile farmland that rolls toward the water's edge. It lies 39.9 miles west-south-west of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 256°T), and is situated 2.6 miles east-south-east of West Burlington. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a humid sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint, pervasive scent of river water. The streets themselves seem to breathe with a quiet persistence, lined with sturdy brick buildings that speak of a past both industrious and enduring. Even the distant hum of traffic on the Great River Bridge seems to be absorbed by the broad sweep of the sky, a sky that can shift from a pale, washed-out blue to a bruised purple as evening approaches, casting long shadows across the cultivated fields. Burlington's story is deeply intertwined with the Mississippi, a vital artery that shaped its beginnings as a steamboat port and a center for trade. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and river access, established a community that soon found its footing in manufacturing and agriculture. The echoes of its industrial past are still visible in the robust architecture and the enduring spirit of its people, many of whose families have been here for generations. The local economy, while diversified, still holds a strong connection to the land, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, and the river continues to be a source of both commerce and recreation, its currents a constant reminder of the forces that have shaped Burlington.

About This Burlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burlington, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.807539, -91.112923. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Burlington and Des Moines County.

Detailed location data for Burlington includes the ZIP code (52601), telephone area code (712), county seat of Des Moines County (Burlington), and school district assignment (Burlington Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.