Marion, Iowa — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Marion, Linn County.
| City | Marion |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Linn |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.034166 |
| Longitude | -91.597677 |
| Population | 41,896 |
| Density | 894.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52302 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Cedar Rapids |
| School District | Linn-Mar Community School District |
Marion is a locality in Linn County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 41,896. The population density is 894.2 people per km². Marion is located at 42.0342°N, 91.5977°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52302.
Marion unfolds across a landscape shaped by the Iowa prairie's broad, benevolent sweep, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often softened by the hazy blush of distant summer heat. It lies 3.0 miles north-east of Cedar Rapids, IA (from Cedar Rapids, IA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 4.3 miles east of Hiawatha. The land, a rich loam, gently rolls, hinting at the underlying bedrock that has weathered countless seasons. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like patient, gnarled fingers, punctuate the open spaces, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. Along the edges of development, the air carries the sweet, earthy scent of mown grass and, in the spring, the faint perfume of blooming wildflowers. The sky above Marion is a vast, ever-changing canvas, capable of holding the deepest indigo of twilight or the brilliant, unblemished blue of a clear afternoon. The roots of Marion run deep into the fertile soil, its establishment tied to the westward expansion and the promise of agricultural prosperity. Early settlers, drawn by the rich farmland, laid the foundations for what would become a vibrant community. The local economy, historically anchored in agriculture, still feels its influence, though it has diversified to include light manufacturing and a growing service sector. The presence of the Linn County Historical Society Museum serves as a quiet reminder of this enduring legacy, housing artifacts and stories that speak of generations who worked this land. While Marion may not boast grand monuments, its distinctive character is found in the quiet hum of its streets, the friendly wave of a neighbor, and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that has always characterized this corner of Iowa.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marion, 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 Marion and Linn County.
Detailed location data for Marion includes the ZIP code (52302), telephone area code (712), county seat of Linn County (Cedar Rapids), and school district assignment (Linn-Mar 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 Marion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |