City

Albion, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Iowa

👥830Population
💰$62,667Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$129,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓13.9%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 26.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White68.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.5%
Asian26.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
6%
18–24
2%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads13.9% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate483 (69.7%)
Some College55 (7.9%)
Associates56 (8.1%)
Bachelors56 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree40 (5.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 69.7%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad69.7%
Some College7.9%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.5%Renter: 5.5%Tenure
Owner94.5%
Renter5.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,667 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$129,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units436
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Albion, IA

Albion is a city in Iowa, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 830 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Albion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,667 is below the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Albion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albion is less-educated. 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (67.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Albion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50005 830 $62,667 $129,500 $810 2.2% 13.9% 94.5%