Windsor Heights Iowa Map

About Windsor Heights, Iowa

Windsor Heights is a locality in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,143. The population density is 1391.8 people per km². Windsor Heights is located at 41.5978°N, 93.7083°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50324.

Windsor Heights unfolds across a landscape of gentle swells, a verdant expanse where the Iowa sky seems to stretch with an almost boundless generosity. It lies 1.4 miles north of West Des Moines, IA (from West Des Moines, IA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west of Des Moines. The terrain, a mosaic of cultivated fields and mature trees, hints at a deep connection to the earth, a quiet stewardship passed down through generations. Here, the air carries the clean scent of freshly turned soil and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the unfolding days. Evenings often paint the western horizon with a painterly palette of rose and ochre, the fading light catching the broad leaves of oak and maple, casting long, dancing shadows across manicured lawns and the occasional winding lane. The character of Windsor Heights is one of understated grace, a place where the natural world still holds a prominent, comforting sway. The history of Windsor Heights is deeply entwined with the agrarian spirit that has long defined this region of Polk County. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile prairie soil, established farms that have, in many cases, grown into substantial operations, forming the backbone of the local economy. While agriculture remains a vital thread, the community has also diversified, embracing a spirit of modern enterprise that allows for a comfortable, yet not ostentatious, prosperity. The legacy of those who first tilled these lands can still be felt in the enduring sense of community and the respect for the cycles of nature. Notable for its well-kept parks and the palpable sense of quiet ambition, Windsor Heights offers a distinctive blend of rural tranquility and forward-looking vitality, a place where the past informs the present without being a burden.

About This Windsor Heights Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Windsor Heights includes the ZIP code (50324), telephone area code (515), county seat of Polk County (Des Moines), and school district assignment (Des Moines Independent 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 Windsor Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.