University Heights, Iowa

University Heights, Iowa
Melrose Triangle
Melrose Triangle
Official seal of University Heights, Iowa
Motto: 
The Height of Good Living
Location of University Heights, Iowa
Location of University Heights, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°39′13″N 91°33′29″W / 41.65361°N 91.55806°W / 41.65361; -91.55806
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyJohnson
Incorporated1935
Government
 • TypeMayor-council government
 • MayorLouise From
Area
 • Total0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
 • Land0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
764 ft (233 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,228
 • Density4,617.52/sq mi (1,782.83/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52246
Area code319
FIPS code19-79770
GNIS feature ID0462482
Websitewww.university-heights.org

University Heights is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,228 at the time of the 2020 census.[2] It is an enclave surrounded by Iowa City, located near the campus of the University of Iowa. University Heights is very close to Kinnick Stadium.

According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids), University Heights has a reputation among area motorists as a speed trap.[3]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Raasch, Jeff. "University Heights embraces ’speed trap’ reputation" "The Gazette" 2009-07-16 Accessed 2010-09-08