Monroe County, IA ZIP Codes
6 ZIP codes cover all or part of Monroe County, Iowa: 52531, 52553, 52571, 52536, 50150 and 52569. The Census Bureau counts 7,513 residents in the county, with a median household income of $70,996 and a median home value of $156,300. Median household income ranges from $64,583 in 52553 to $81,953 in 52571. Its largest communities include Albia, Lovilia and Melrose.
Monroe County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,513 |
| Households | 3,089 |
| Median household income | $70,996 |
| Median home value | $156,300 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Median rent | $798 |
All 6 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,642 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,807 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $64,583 (52553) to $81,953 (52571) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $73,535 |
| Homeowners | 82.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 2 routes, 534 homes (2 of 6 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Monroe County: 52571 ($81,953)
- Most residents: 52531 (6,036 people)
- Highest homeownership: 52571 (83.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 52553 (33.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 52531 (10.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 52531 (40.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 52571 ($197,800)
Every ZIP code in Monroe County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52531 | Albia | 6,036 | 2,457 | $73,896 | $162,100 | 80.7% | 32.7% | 10.8% | — | — | 99% of its land |
| 52553 | Eddyville | 1,846 | 715 | $64,583 | $150,000 | 78.6% | 33.3% | 4.1% | — | — | 29% of its land |
| 52571 | Moravia | 1,660 | 655 | $81,953 | $197,800 | 83.2% | 30.2% | 8.0% | — | — | 30% of its land |
| 52536 | Blakesburg | 814 | 384 | $75,000 | $133,500 | 86.5% | 15.6% | 8.0% | 1 | 345 | 32% of its land |
| 50150 | Lovilia | 736 | 325 | $63,516 | $124,500 | 83.1% | 21.8% | 3.2% | 1 | 201 | 99% of its land |
| 52569 | Melrose | 550 | 271 | $51,477 | $84,300 | 96.3% | 19.9% | 11.3% | — | — | 83% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Monroe County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Albia — 3,663 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lovilia — 414 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Melrose — 115 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Monroe County, IA?
- 52531, 52553, 52571, 52536, 50150 and 52569. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Monroe County?
- 7,513 residents in 3,089 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Monroe County?
- $70,996 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $64,583 (52553) to $81,953 (52571).
- Which Monroe County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 52571, at $81,953, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Monroe County?
- For the 2 of 6 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 2 carrier routes reaching 534 residential and 12 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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