Postville Iowa Map

About Postville, Iowa

Postville is a locality in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,979. The population density is 501.8 people per km². Postville is located at 43.0847°N, 91.5682°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52162.

Postville unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent sculpting of water and earth, where rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward a sky that often seems impossibly vast. It lies 46.1 miles west-north-west of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 283°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-north-west of Monona. The land here, in Allamakee County, possesses a subtle generosity, its fertile soil yielding bountiful harvests under the steady Iowa sun. Creeks, like trickles of silver thread, weave through the terrain, their banks often lined with willows that whisper secrets to the wind. The character of Postville is one of quiet resilience, a place where the days move with a measured grace, and the air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, hinting at dew-kissed earth and distant forests. The history of Postville is a story of adaptation and the enduring spirit of its people, a narrative woven into the very fabric of its agricultural economy. For generations, the land has been its lifeblood, supporting a community that understands the cycles of planting and harvest. Beyond the traditional farming, Postville has become a notable hub for its diverse population, a mosaic of cultures that have brought new flavors and traditions to this corner of Iowa. The presence of agri-businesses and food processing plants, while grounding the town in practical industry, also speaks to a forward-looking aspect, a blend of heritage and modern enterprise that defines Postville's unique character.

About This Postville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Postville, 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 Postville and Allamakee County.

Detailed location data for Postville includes the ZIP code (52162), telephone area code (712), county seat of Allamakee County (Waukon), and school district assignment (Postville 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 Postville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.