50005 ZIP Code — Albion, IA

Marshall County, Iowa

ZIP code 50005 is located in Albion, Iowa, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 27.16 square miles and serves a population of 859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50005

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 $118,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 50005 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

859

population

27.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50005 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50005

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albion	Acceptable
Albion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50148 Liscomb (4 mi) 50051 Clemons (6.1 mi) 50258 Union (6.6 mi) 50158 Marshalltown (7.3 mi) 50239 Saint Anthony (8.7 mi) 50621 Conrad (9.7 mi) 50247 State Center (10.4 mi) 50206 New Providence (11.6 mi) 50278 Zearing (13.2 mi) 50609 Beaman (13.3 mi) 50120 Haverhill (13.8 mi) 50162 Melbourne (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	859
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	27.16 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.1283
Longitude	-93.0325
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	45.8%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

859

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$66,250

Median household income

$31,631

Per capita income

$118,500

Median home value

$854

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

363

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

121

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	14.8%
18 and over	732	85.2%
65 and over	243	28.3%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.2%

Asian 22.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	627	72.2%
Asian	198	22.8%
Two or more races	16	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.2%
Black or African American	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 20.4%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 27.9%

$75k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	20.4%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	27.9%
$75k–$100k	23.7%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
Median income	$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,500
Median rent / month	$854
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	15.3%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.7%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	78	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	60	16.8%
Households with children under 18	131	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	35.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	9.5%
Married	63.1%	75.4%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	3.1%
Divorced	14.4%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 67.8%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	11.6%
Kindergarten	10	11.6%
Elementary school	45	52.3%
High school	19	22.1%
College / grad school	2	2.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 27.9%

Retail trade 18.0%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Public administration 9.6%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Construction 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.3%
Service	43.4%
Sales & office	7.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	20.5%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	10.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.2%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	27.1%
Uninsured under 19	22.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	807	93.9%
Spanish	170	21.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	170	21.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	681	79.3%
Born in same state	681	79.3%
Born in different state	620	72.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	178	20.7%
Not a US citizen	55	30.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	8.6%
Dutch	61	7.1%
Polish	55	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	4%
English	32	3.7%
Arab	17	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	81.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50005

What city is ZIP code 50005 in?

ZIP code 50005 is primarily assigned to Albion, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50005 in?

ZIP code 50005 falls within Marshall County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50005 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 50005 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50005?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 50005?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 50005 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 50005 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50005 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 50005 in?

ZIP code 50005 observes the CST timezone.