Monroe Iowa Map

About Monroe, Iowa

Monroe is a locality in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,120. The population density is 471.7 people per km². Monroe is located at 41.5222°N, 93.1019°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50170.

Monroe rests in the gently rolling landscape of Jasper County, Iowa, a place where the sky seems to stretch further and the horizons hold a quiet promise. It lies 26.8 miles east-south-east of Des Moines, IA (from Des Moines, IA: bearing 101°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-east of Prairie City. The land here is a patchwork quilt of cultivated fields, the rich, dark earth yielding its bounty under the vast Iowa sky. In the spring, young corn shoots emerge like emerald threads, softening the stark geometry of the rows, and by late summer, the stalks stand tall and proud, whispering in the breeze that carries the scent of sun-baked soil and distant, blooming clover. The air, particularly in the early morning, has a crispness that hints at the fertile ground, a clean, earthy perfume that is the very essence of this agricultural heartland. The history of Monroe is deeply intertwined with the rich soil and the spirit of those who first settled it, drawn to the promise of fertile land and the open expanse. Agriculture remains the lifeblood of Monroe, the steady rhythm of planting and harvesting dictating the pulse of the community. While the echoes of a bygone era might be subtle, they are present in the enduring architecture of older buildings and the deep-rooted traditions that bind neighbors together. The local economy thrives on the agricultural cycle, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the horizon, a constant reminder of the industry that has shaped and sustained this corner of Iowa.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Monroe, 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 Monroe and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (50170), telephone area code (515), county seat of Jasper County (Newton), and school district assignment (PCM 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.