52531 ZIP Code — Albia, IA
Monroe County, Iowa
ZIP code 52531 is located in Albia, Iowa, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 222.97 square miles and serves a population of 5,856 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 52531
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,000.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,856
population
222.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52531 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52531
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Albia | Acceptable |
| Albia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52569 Melrose (10 mi)
52571 Moravia (10.1 mi)
50150 Lovilia (10.8 mi)
52536 Blakesburg (11.6 mi)
52553 Eddyville (11.9 mi)
50044 Bussey (12.6 mi)
50116 Hamilton (13.6 mi)
52548 Chillicothe (15.2 mi)
52594 Unionville (15.6 mi)
50256 Tracy (17.5 mi)
52574 Mystic (17.8 mi)
52577 Oskaloosa (18 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,856 |
| Population density | 26 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 135 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 222.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0298 |
| Longitude | -92.8118 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.5% | 42.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 21.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
5,856
Population
26
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$75,000
Median household income
$36,637
Per capita income
$134,000
Median home value
$699
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
2,226
Housing units
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
207
Under 5
226
154
5–9
168
210
10–14
229
169
15–19
184
169
20–24
184
299
25–34
326
298
35–44
325
353
45–54
384
238
55–59
260
159
60–64
173
309
65–74
337
148
75–84
162
88
85+
97
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,482 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 4,374 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,141 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,503 | 93.6% |
| Two or more races | 277 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 57 | 1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.5% | 42.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 21.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
7.0%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $75,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.3%
$50k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
7.2%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,000 |
| Median rent / month | $699 |
| Owner occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter occupied | 20.5% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 33.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.1% |
| Electricity | 16.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.7% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,078 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 201 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 430 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 679 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 711 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 742 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.5% | 25.3% |
| Married | 54.3% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 17.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
38.3%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 55 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 619 | 51.1% |
| High school | 346 | 28.5% |
| College / grad school | 116 | 9.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Manufacturing
21.5%
Retail trade
11.2%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Public administration
4.5%
Professional & management
4.2%
Construction
4.1%
Other services
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.4%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 18.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 11.7% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
28.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 36.1% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 293 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,423 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,735 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 5,724 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 4,734 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 121 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 121 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,186 | 20.3% |
| French | 773 | 13.2% |
| English | 290 | 5% |
| Arab | 263 | 4.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 53 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52531
What city is ZIP code 52531 in?
ZIP code 52531 is primarily assigned to Albia, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52531 in?
ZIP code 52531 falls within Monroe County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52531?
The median home value in ZIP code 52531 is $134,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 52531?
ZIP code 52531 has an estimated population of 5,856 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52531?
The median household income in ZIP code 52531 is $75,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52531 in?
ZIP code 52531 observes the CST timezone.