Zearing, Iowa
Zearing: Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Zearing is a city located in the county of Story in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 554 and a population density of 286 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 517 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Zearing
| Population : | 517 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Story County |
| Different from : | Zearing |
| Postal code : | 50278 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
| Area : | 1.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,056 feet / 322 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:27:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 267 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Zearing is located at 42°9'40"N 93°17'50"W (42.1611000, -93.2971500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Zearing decreased by 7.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 554 | - | census |
| 2011 | 558 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 541 | -3.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 542 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 544 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 539 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 537 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 532 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 525 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 518 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 517 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Schools in Zearing
College & universities near Zearing, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154208 | PCI Academy-Ames | Ames (IA) | 50010 |
Post offices near Zearing
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Zearing Post Office | Zearing (IA) | 50278 |
Other cities in Story County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Story County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ames | 67,033 | The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. |
| Nevada | 6,682 | Town in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Huxley | 4,270 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Story City | 3,320 | City in Iowa |
| Slater | 1,471 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Roland | 1,252 | City in Iowa |
| Gilbert | 1,152 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Maxwell | 908 | City in Iowa |
| Colo | 819 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Cambridge | 796 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Collins | 472 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Sheldahl | 325 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| McCallsburg | 320 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Kelley | 300 | City in Iowa, USA |
