Melvin, Iowa

Melvin: city in Iowa, USA

About

Melvin is a city located in the county of Osceola in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 214 and a population density of 466 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 197 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Melvin

Population 197 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Osceola County
Postal code 51350
Area 0.46 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.2875,-95.6092
Altitude 1,581 feet / 482 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 00:04:18 (23rd April 2026)
Density 429 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -8.63% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather

Geography

Melvin is located at 43°17'15"N 95°36'33"W (43.2874700, -95.6091800).

Melvin map

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Weather

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

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Melvin decreased by 8.63% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 214 - census
2011 210 -1.9% estimation process
2012 206 -1.94% estimation process
2013 206 0% estimation process
2014 206 0% estimation process
2015 204 -0.98% estimation process
2016 202 -0.99% estimation process
2017 200 -1% estimation process
2018 200 0% estimation process
2019 198 -1.01% estimation process
2020 197 -0.51% estimation process
Melvin zip code is 51350. County name: Osceola, County fips: 19143

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
154129 Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon (IA) 51201

Closest post offices linked to Melvin.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Sanborn Post Office Sanborn (IA) 51248

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Melvin, Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 410 people.
  • Melvin, Michigan human settlement in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 166 people.
  • Melvin, Texas town of the United States with a population of 164 people.

Other cities in Osceola County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Osceola County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Sibley 2,586 City in Iowa
Ocheyedan 463 Township in Osceola County, Iowa
Ashton 419 City in Osceola County, Iowa, United States
Harris 158 City in Osceola County, Iowa, United States