Forest City Iowa Map

About Forest City, Iowa

Forest City is a locality in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,290. The population density is 360.2 people per km². Forest City is located at 43.2625°N, 93.6372°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50436.

Forest City unfurls across the wide, rolling contours of northern Iowa, a landscape shaped by the patient hand of agriculture. It lies 23.2 miles west-north-west of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 15.6 miles west-north-west of Clear Lake. Here, the land is a broad canvas of fertile earth, a gentle swell and fall that carries the eye towards distant horizons. In the summer, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of ripening corn and soybeans, a palpable presence that clings to the skin. The sky above Forest City is an immense, ever-changing dome, often a searing blue, but capable of dramatic shifts, gathering clouds that promise the deep, resonant rumble of distant thunder. The character of Forest City is one of quiet perseverance, a place where life moves with a deliberate, grounded pace, attuned to the seasons and the enduring rhythm of the soil. The history of Forest City is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a story of pioneers who saw in these fertile plains the promise of a fruitful life. The town itself grew around the needs of the surrounding farms, its economy historically anchored in the cultivation and processing of crops. While the agricultural heart still beats strong, Forest City has also found a niche in manufacturing, its industries contributing to the broader economic tapestry of the area. A notable feature is the presence of a vibrant community college, drawing students from across the state and infusing Forest City with a youthful energy that complements its established character. The spirit of Forest City is one of self-reliance and community, a place where the echoes of its agricultural past are still heard in the rustle of the wind through the fields.

About This Forest City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest City, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.262456, -93.637159. 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 Forest City and Winnebago County.

Detailed location data for Forest City includes the ZIP code (50436), telephone area code (515), county seat of Winnebago County (Forest City), and school district assignment (Forest City 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 Forest City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.