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University Heights, Iowa
City in Iowa, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
University Heights is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,228 at the time of the 2020 census.[2] It is an enclave surrounded by Iowa City, located near the campus of the University of Iowa. University Heights is very close to Kinnick Stadium.
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University Heights, Iowa | |
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Motto: The Height of Good Living | |
![]() Location of University Heights, Iowa | |
Coordinates: 41°39′13″N 91°33′29″W | |
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County | Johnson |
Incorporated | 1935 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council government |
• Mayor | Louise From |
Area | |
• Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
• Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,228 |
• Density | 5,339.13/sq mi (2,046.67/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 52246 |
Area code | 319 |
FIPS code | 19-79770 |
GNIS feature ID | 0462482 |
Website | www |
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According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids), University Heights has a reputation among area motorists as a speed trap.[3]