City

Albia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Iowa

👥5,885Population
💰$74,081Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$140,700Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.3%
Asian1.0%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,545 (40.1%)
Some College610 (15.8%)
Associates299 (7.8%)
Bachelors588 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree809 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College15.8%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,081 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$140,700 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$741/mo
Total Housing Units2,724
Vacant Units380

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Albia, IA

Albia is a city in Iowa, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,885 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Albia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,081 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Albia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $741 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albia is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.49%).

Albia, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Albia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52531 5,885 $74,081 $140,700 $741 2.1% 36.3% 82.4%