West Burlington Iowa Map

About West Burlington, Iowa

West Burlington is a locality in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,189. The population density is 254.1 people per km². West Burlington is located at 40.8250°N, 91.1565°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52655.

West Burlington unfolds across the rolling prairie, a quiet testament to the broad sweep of Iowa's heartland. It lies 41.9 miles west-south-west of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 259°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west-north-west of Burlington. The land here breathes with a spaciousness that invites the eye to travel, past fields of corn and soybeans that shimmer under the vast, ever-changing sky. Gentle slopes give way to the fertile plains, the air often carrying the clean, earthy scent of turned soil after a spring rain, or the sweet, dry perfume of ripening grain in the late summer sun. The character of West Burlington is one of enduring simplicity, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of the local pace, and the horizon feels as limitless as the possibilities it holds. The history of West Burlington is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of Des Moines County, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of the rich, dark soil that defines this region. For generations, farmers have worked this land, their livelihoods dependent on the predictable cycles of planting and harvest, a tradition that continues to shape the area's identity. While the immediate environs might not boast grand historical monuments, the very landscape tells a story of human endeavor and adaptation to the prairie environment. The presence of the mighty Mississippi River, a short distance to the east, has always offered a vital artery for trade and transport, influencing the development and connectivity of West Burlington and its surrounding communities. This connection to the river, though geographically proximate, is subtly felt in the way the land settles and the water's influence on the broader regional climate, a constant, almost unconscious presence.

About This West Burlington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of West Burlington, 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 West Burlington and Des Moines County.

Detailed location data for West Burlington includes the ZIP code (52655), telephone area code (712), county seat of Des Moines County (Burlington), and school district assignment (West Burlington Independent 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 West Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.