Marshalltown, Iowa

Marshalltown, Iowa
City of Marshalltown
Main Street
Location within Marshall County and Iowa
Coordinates: 42°02′12″N 92°54′22″W / 42.03667°N 92.90611°W / 42.03667; -92.90611
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyMarshall
Founded1853
IncorporatedMarch 5, 1923
Government
  MayorJoel Greer
Area
  Total
19.22 sq mi (49.79 km2)
  Land19.20 sq mi (49.72 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
899 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
27,591
  Rank16th in Iowa
  Density1,437.18/sq mi (554.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50158
Area code641
FIPS code19-49755
GNIS ID2395024
Websitewww.marshalltown-ia.gov

Marshalltown is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, and is the county seat of the county. With a population of 27,591 at the 2020 census, it is the 16th largest city in the state. Marshalltown is home to the Iowa Veterans Home and Marshalltown Community College.