Melrose, Iowa

Melrose, Iowa
Location of Melrose, Iowa
Location of Melrose, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°58′45″N 93°03′03″W / 40.97917°N 93.05083°W / 40.97917; -93.05083
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyMonroe
Area
 • Total1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2)
 • Land1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total110
 • Density108.48/sq mi (41.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52569
Area code641
FIPS code19-50970
GNIS feature ID2395089[2]
Websitewww.melroseiowa.com

Melrose is a community in Monroe County, Iowa, United States. The population was 110 at the time of the 2020 census.[3] Melrose is known as Iowa's "Little Ireland". As such, the majority of the 110 population are Irish Catholics.[citation needed] Melrose is part of Iowa’s 3rd congressional district.[4]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melrose, Iowa
  3. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Iowa-Congressional District 3 Representative Zachary Nunn" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 31, 2024.