Olin Iowa Map

About Olin, Iowa

Olin is a locality in Jones County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 830. The population density is 320.8 people per km². Olin is located at 41.9981°N, 91.1415°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52320.

Olin rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and ice, where broad, fertile fields stretch out under a sky that feels vast and open. It lies 23.5 miles east of Marion, IA (from Marion, IA: bearing 96°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-north-west of Clarence. Rolling hills, softened by generations of cultivation, give way to the flatter expanses of the Wapsipinicon River valley, its waters a glinting thread through the green. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a rain, and in the late afternoon, the sun slants low, casting long, gentle shadows that deepen the contours of the land. This is a place where the horizon feels close enough to touch, and the quiet hum of insects in the summer grass is the loudest sound for miles. The story of Olin is tied to the agricultural heart of Jones County, a place where farming has been the bedrock of life for over a century. The land, rich and yielding, continues to support a steady stream of corn and soybeans, the stalks rustling like secrets in the breeze. While the railroad that once brought prosperity has long since faded, the spirit of enterprise persists in the local businesses that serve the surrounding farms and families. Olin’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where neighbors know each other’s names and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, a steadfast presence in the Iowa countryside.

About This Olin Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Olin, 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 Olin and Jones County.

Detailed location data for Olin includes the ZIP code (52320), telephone area code (712), county seat of Jones County (Anamosa), and school district assignment (Olin Consolidated 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 Olin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.