Archer, Iowa

Archer: city in Iowa, United States

About

Archer is a city located in the county of O'Brien in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 131 and a population density of 539 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 123 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Archer

Population 123 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County O'Brien County
Postal code 51231
Phone Area Codes 712
Area 0.24 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.1153,-95.7459
Altitude 1,470 feet / 448 meters
Time Zone UTC−06:00
Local time 02:13:32 (23rd April 2026)
Density 506 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.5% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather

Geography

Archer is located at 43°6'55"N 95°44'45"W (43.1152600, -95.7458500).

Archer map

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Weather

78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
20 to 25 mph S Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chanc...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Archer decreased by 6.5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 131 - census
2011 129 -1.55% estimation process
2012 129 0% estimation process
2013 128 -0.78% estimation process
2014 128 0% estimation process
2015 126 -1.59% estimation process
2016 126 0% estimation process
2017 124 -1.61% estimation process
2018 124 0% estimation process
2019 124 0% estimation process
2020 123 -0.81% estimation process
Archer zip code is 51231. County name: O'Brien, County fips: 19141
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Archer, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
154129 Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon (IA) 51201
154101 Northwestern College Orange City (IA) 51041
153250 Dordt University Sioux Center (IA) 51250-1606

Closest post offices linked to Archer.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Archer Post Office Archer (IA) 51231

Other places with the same name (1)

Other cities in O'Brien County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in O'Brien County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Sheldon 5,071 City in Iowa, United States
Hartley 1,556 Human settlement in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America
Sanborn 1,390 City in Iowa
Paullina 965 City in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States
Primghar 858 City in Iowa
Sutherland 588 City in Iowa
Calumet 155 City in Iowa