Promise City, Iowa
Promise City: Human settlement in Wayne County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Promise City is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 111 and a population density of 222 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 108 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Promise City
| Population : | 108 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 52583 |
| Area : | 0.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,053 feet / 321 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:14:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 216 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -2.78% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Promise City is located at 40°44'51"N 93°8'50"W (40.7475100, -93.1471500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Promise City decreased by 2.78% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 111 | - | census |
| 2011 | 108 | -2.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 108 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 109 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 109 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 109 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 110 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 111 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 108 | -2.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 108 | 0% | estimation process |
Promise City zip code is 52583.
County name: Wayne, County
fips: 19185
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Promise City, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Promise City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Promise City Post Office | Promise City (IA) | 52583 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Corydon | 1,593 | Township in Wayne County, Iowa |
| Seymour | 699 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Allerton | 507 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Humeston | 483 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lineville | 217 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Clio | 73 | City in Wayne County, Iowa, United States |
| Millerton | 42 | City in Wayne County, Iowa, United States |
