Monroe County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
7,610
population (2021)
-4.5%
pop change since 2010
19135
FIPS code
Monroe County ZIP code map
About Monroe County
Monroe County is located in Iowa and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,610 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.5% from 7,970 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Monroe County is 19135.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,610 |
| 2010 population | 7,970 |
| Change | -4.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19135 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Monroe County
ZIP codes for Monroe County, IA (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50150 | Lovilia | Monroe | View map |
| 52531 | Albia | Monroe | View map |
| 52569 | Melrose | Monroe | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,371
Population
41.4
Median age
$73,798
Median household income
$37,390
Per capita income
$106,500
Median home value
$475
Median monthly rent
89.2%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
3,135
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
246
Under 5
206
221
5–9
185
289
10–14
241
244
15–19
203
234
20–24
196
415
25–34
346
430
35–44
359
486
45–54
406
349
55–59
291
268
60–64
223
469
65–74
392
242
75–84
203
124
85+
103
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,715 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 5,656 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,533 | 25.0% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.9%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Black or African American
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,955 | 93.9% |
| Two or more races | 327 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
23.3%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $73,798 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.0%
$50k–$100k
24.5%
$100k–$150k
25.8%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k–$300k
10.8%
$300k–$500k
7.3%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,500 |
| Median rent / month | $475 |
| Owner occupied | 89.2% |
| Renter occupied | 10.8% |
| Vacant | 23.2% |
| Single-family detached | 80.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 35.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.1% |
| Electricity | 19.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.0% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,431 | 52.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 221 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 562 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 799 | 22.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 822 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,010 | 39.0% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Married | 53.9% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
45.6%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
2.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 62 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 94 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 682 | 40.9% |
| High school | 430 | 34.1% |
| College / grad school | 152 | 13.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
28.1%
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Retail trade
13.3%
Construction
9.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Other services
3.6%
Professional & management
2.9%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 9.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 29.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.9% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
11.2%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
12.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.5% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 368 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 24.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.0% |
| Public insurance | 42.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,919 | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,248 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 7,237 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 6,043 | 84.4% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 123 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 123 | 66.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,446 | 19.6% |
| French | 929 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 397 | 5.4% |
| English | 362 | 4.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 60 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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