Grimes, Iowa

Grimes, Iowa
Grimes Community Complex
Motto: 
"Your hometown. Your lifestyle."
Location of Grimes, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°40′42″N 93°47′42″W / 41.67833°N 93.79500°W / 41.67833; -93.79500
Country United States
State Iowa
CountiesPolk, Dallas
TownshipsWebster, Jefferson, Walnut, Grant
Established1881
IncorporatedMay 7, 1894
Named afterJames W. Grimes
Area
 • Total
12.01 sq mi (31.11 km2)
 • Land12.00 sq mi (31.07 km2)
 • Water0.019 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
15,392
 • Density1,283.2/sq mi (495.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50111
Area code515
FIPS code19-33060
GNIS feature ID2394252
Websitewww.grimesiowa.gov

Grimes is a city in Polk and Dallas counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 15,392 at the time of the 2020 Census. Grimes is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area.