Map of Melrose city, Iowa

Melrose is a community in Monroe County, Iowa, United States. The population was 110 at the time of the 2020 census. Melrose is known as Iowa’s “Little Ireland”. As such, the majority of the 130 population are Irish Catholics.

Melrose city overview:
Name:	Melrose city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	Monroe County
Elevation:	892 ft (272 m)
Total Area:	1.01 sq mi (2.63 km²)
Land Area:	1.01 sq mi (2.63 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	110
Population Density:	108.48/sq mi (41.89/km²)
ZIP code:	52569
Area code:	641
FIPS code:	1950970
GNISfeature ID:	0458957
Website:	www.melroseiowa.com

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History

Melrose was platted in 1866 when the railroad was built through that territory.

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Geography

Melrose is located at 40°58′31″N 93°03′00″W / 40.975275°N 93.049970°W / 40.975275; -93.049970Coordinates: 40°58′31″N 93°03′00″W / 40.975275°N 93.049970°W / 40.975275; -93.049970 (40.975275, -93.049970).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km), all land.