City

Albert City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buena Vista County  ·  Iowa

👥1,055Population
💰$78,523Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$104,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic9.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (2.4%)
HS Graduate249 (34.6%)
Some College125 (17.4%)
Associates99 (13.8%)
Bachelors73 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree156 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College17.4%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,523 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$104,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units471
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Albert City, IA

Albert City is a city in Iowa, located in Buena Vista County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,055 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Albert City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,523 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Albert City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albert City is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.45%).

Albert City, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Albert City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50510 1,055 $78,523 $104,400 $758 2.3% 31.9% 75.7%