Madrid Iowa Map

About Madrid, Iowa

Madrid is a locality in Boone County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,808. The population density is 884.0 people per km². Madrid is located at 41.8767°N, 93.8233°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50156.

Madrid, Iowa, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of agriculture and the steady pulse of the earth. It lies 15.1 miles south-west of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 224°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-west of Polk City. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to broad fields that stretch towards horizons painted with the subtle hues of Iowa's sky. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a quiet testament to the fertile soil that defines this place. Small clusters of trees, often oak and maple, punctuate the open country, offering brief respites of shade and a gentle rustling sound when the wind passes through. The terrain, while not dramatic, possesses a quiet dignity, its contours hinting at the underlying bedrock and the slow, inexorable forces that sculpted it. The history of Madrid is deeply entwined with the railroad and the rich veins of coal that once lay beneath its surface. For decades, coal mining was the lifeblood of Madrid, drawing a diverse workforce and shaping the community's character with its grit and determination. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, the legacy of that industrious past remains, a quiet undertone in the town's everyday life. Today, the local economy leans more towards agriculture and small businesses, with residents finding work in surrounding communities and supporting the shops and services that line Madrid's main street. The Des Moines River, though not directly bordering Madrid, plays a role in the broader regional geography, its presence felt in the watershed and the general character of central Iowa's waterways. The quiet pace of life here allows for a deeper appreciation of simple things, like the way the late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the fields, gilding the already golden stalks of corn.

About This Madrid Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Madrid, 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 Madrid and Boone County.

Detailed location data for Madrid includes the ZIP code (50156), telephone area code (515), county seat of Boone County (Boone), and school district assignment (Madrid 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 Madrid is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.