Walnut, Iowa

Walnut: town in Iowa

About

Walnut is a town located in the county of Pottawattamie in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 785 and a population density of 141 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 768 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Walnut

Population 768 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Pottawattamie County
Different from Walnut City
Postal code 51577
Area 5.58 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.4775,-95.2219
Altitude 1,332 feet / 406 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:51:59 (22nd April 2026)
Density 138 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.21% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Walnut is located at 41°28'39"N 95°13'19"W (41.4774900, -95.2219400).

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Weather

80°F
Sunny
9 to 21 mph S Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 9 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

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Official website of Walnut

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Walnut decreased by 2.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 785 - census
2011 786 0.13% estimation process
2012 780 -0.77% estimation process
2013 779 -0.13% estimation process
2014 781 0.26% estimation process
2015 783 0.26% estimation process
2016 780 -0.38% estimation process
2017 777 -0.39% estimation process
2018 774 -0.39% estimation process
2019 769 -0.65% estimation process
2020 768 -0.13% estimation process
Walnut zip code is 51577. County name: Pottawattamie, County fips: 19155

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
153630 Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs (IA) 51503-1057

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Walnut, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
OMA Omaha 1003 S. 9th Street RAIL
CRN Creston Pine and Adams Avenue RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Walnut.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Walnu Post Office Walnut (IA) 51577

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Walnut, California village in California, USA with a population of 29,324 people.
  • Walnut, Ohio city in United States of America with a population of 2,978 people.
  • Walnut, Indiana unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana with a population of 1,383 people.
  • Walnut, Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 1,296 people.
  • Walnut, Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri with a population of 782 people.
  • Walnut, Mississippi town in Mississipi with a population of 736 people.
  • Walnut, Kansas city in Crawford County, Kansas, United States with a population of 228 people.

Other cities in Pottawattamie County

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

City Name Population Title
Council Bluffs 62,216 The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Carter Lake 3,793 City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
Avoca 1,537 City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
Treynor 967 Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
Underwood 965 City in Iowa
Neola 890 Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
Carson 813 City in Iowa, United States
Crescent 618 Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
Minden 597 City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
Macedonia 243 City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
Hancock 196 City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
McClelland 155 City in Iowa