Jamaica Iowa Map

About Jamaica, Iowa

Jamaica is a locality in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 189. The population density is 225.7 people per km². Jamaica is located at 41.8461°N, 94.3097°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50128.

Jamaica, Iowa, unfolds across a gently rolling prairie landscape, where cornfields stretch towards horizons that seem to hold the very essence of an open sky. It lies 27.2 miles north-west of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 10.4 miles west of Perry. The land here is a study in muted greens and golds, punctuated by the occasional farmhouse and the silver glint of distant farm equipment. Summer air, thick with the scent of ripening crops and sun-baked earth, hangs heavy, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, benevolent shadows that stretch from the sturdy oak trees lining the few quiet roads. The quietude is not an emptiness, but a fullness of space, a sense of being held by the vast, fertile plains that define this corner of Guthrie County. The history of Jamaica is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Iowa. Settled by families who saw the potential in this fertile ground, the local economy has long been rooted in the cultivation of the land, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity. Though not a place of grand monuments, Jamaica possesses a distinct character shaped by the resilience and pragmatism of its people, who have weathered the ebb and flow of farming fortunes. The rhythm of life in Jamaica is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the harvest, a steady, unhurried cadence that allows for neighborly connection and a deep appreciation for the simple beauty of the rural American experience.

About This Jamaica Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Jamaica, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Jamaica and Guthrie County.

Detailed location data for Jamaica includes the ZIP code (50128), telephone area code (515), county seat of Guthrie County (Guthrie Center), and school district assignment (Panorama 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 Jamaica is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.