52531 ZIP Code, Albia, IA
52531 is a ZIP code in Albia, Iowa in Monroe County. It covers 223 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52571, 50150 and 52536. 6,036 people live here in 2,457 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $73,896, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Albia, IA
- County: Monroe County
- Land area: 223 sq mi
- Population: 6,036
- Median household income: $73,896
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,036 |
| Households | 2,457 |
| Median household income | $73,896 |
| Income per person | $35,685 |
| Median age | 40.7 |
| Homeowners | 80.7% |
| Median home value | $162,100 |
| Median rent | $773 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Broadband internet | 86.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.9% |
| $25–35K | 6.2% |
| $35–50K | 11.9% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 15.8% |
| $100–150K | 18.1% |
| $150–200K | 11.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 12.2% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 13.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 8.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.2% |
| Owned outright | 35.5% |
| Rented | 16.9% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.8% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 7.2% |
| 5–19 units | 3.9% |
| 20+ units | 1.3% |
| Mobile / other | 7.8% |
Businesses in 52531
152 business establishments with 1,817 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 22
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 20
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 16
- Construction: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Manufacturing: 11
- Finance and Insurance: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52571 — Moravia city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 50150 — Lovilia city, IA (10.6 mi)
- 52536 — Blakesburg city, IA (12 mi)
- 52553 — Eddyville city, IA (12.1 mi)
- 52569 — Melrose city, IA (12.4 mi)
- 50044 — Bussey city, IA (13.1 mi)
- 50116 — Marysville city, IA (13.5 mi)
- 52548 — Chillicothe city, IA (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 52531
- Albia, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monroe County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52531, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52531 in?
- 52531 is a Albia, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Albia; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52531 in?
- 52531 is in Monroe County.
- What is the population of 52531?
- About 6,036 people (±295), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,817.
- What is the median household income in 52531?
- $73,896 (±$8,835), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 52531?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52531 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52531?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52571 (10.5 mi, Moravia), 50150 (10.6 mi, Lovilia), 52536 (12 mi, Blakesburg), 52553 (12.1 mi, Eddyville), 52569 (12.4 mi, Melrose) and 50044 (13.1 mi, Bussey).
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