Center Point Iowa Map

About Center Point, Iowa

Center Point is a locality in Linn County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,562. The population density is 364.6 people per km². Center Point is located at 42.1908°N, 91.7852°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52213.

Center Point sits in the rolling heartland, where the land begins to show its gentle, deliberate contours. It lies 14.5 miles north-west of Marion, IA (from Marion, IA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east-south-east of Urbana. The fields, a patchwork quilt of green and gold depending on the season, stretch towards horizons that seem to breathe with the open sky. Here, the air carries the clean scent of turned earth and, in the summer months, the sweet perfume of ripening corn. The Cedar River, a slow, patient artery, flows nearby, its banks lined with trees that whisper secrets to the wind. Even the buildings in Center Point seem to settle comfortably into the landscape, their sturdy brick and wood reflecting the honest character of the place. The history of Center Point is deeply rooted in the fertile soil that defines Linn County. Settled by pioneers drawn to the rich agricultural opportunities, the town grew with the steady rhythm of the seasons and the demands of farming. Its economy, historically tied to the land, still sees the grain elevators standing as quiet sentinels, a testament to the enduring legacy of cultivation. Though modern life has brought its changes, a strong sense of community persists, a quiet pride in the enduring spirit of this place. There is a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the present is built upon the solid foundation of generations who have worked this land.

About This Center Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Center Point, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.190826, -91.785177. 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 Center Point and Linn County.

Detailed location data for Center Point includes the ZIP code (52213), telephone area code (712), county seat of Linn County (Cedar Rapids), and school district assignment (Center Point-Urbana 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 Center Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.