Oelwein Iowa Map

About Oelwein, Iowa

Oelwein is a locality in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,834. The population density is 471.4 people per km². Oelwein is located at 42.6733°N, 91.9135°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50662.

Oelwein lies cradled by rolling fields, a testament to the deep, dark soil of Northeast Iowa that has long sustained its people. It lies 25.2 miles east-north-east of Waterloo, IA (from Waterloo, IA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-north-east of Fairbank. The land here breathes with a wide, generous sky, its horizons often softened by the hazy blush of distant summer heat or the crisp, clear blue of autumn. Gentle slopes give way to flatter expanses, a landscape shaped by the patient work of glaciers and the enduring rhythms of agriculture. The air itself carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the sweet, dry perfume of ripening corn, a fragrance that settles deep into the senses, grounding the spirit in the quiet permanence of this prairie heartland. The story of Oelwein is inextricably linked to the iron horse, its origins and growth propelled by the arrival of the railroad. This vital artery brought commerce and connection, shaping the town's early economy and its very character. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, its fertile embrace supporting a bounty of crops, Oelwein has also known the hum of industry, a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of its inhabitants. The town's past whispers through its well-maintained streets and the solid architecture of its older buildings, each brick and beam holding echoes of generations who built their lives here, their hopes and dreams woven into the enduring fabric of Oelwein.

About This Oelwein Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oelwein, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.673317, -91.913504. 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 Oelwein and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Oelwein includes the ZIP code (50662), telephone area code (319), county seat of Fayette County (West Union), and school district assignment (Oelwein 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 Oelwein is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.