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Albion, IA
City in Marshall County, Iowa.
Population
622
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,029
ZIP codes
0
Albion and its ZIP codes
Albion at a glance
- Albion is about 18 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,250 a year, 22% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,200 (35% below Iowa) and median rent is $781 a month.
Local data for Albion, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albion, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,250
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$135,200
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
89.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Vietnamese Americans (212), German Americans (106), Irish Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Albion.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,469
15,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
How people get to work
Albion, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albion, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albion, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Albion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LiscombCity | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| MarshalltownCity | 6.5 mi | 19.2 |
| Green MountainCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| ClemonsCity | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ConradCity | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
| UnionCity | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| WhittenCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| State CenterCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| BeamanCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HaverhillCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MelbourneCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Le GrandCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| FergusonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| New ProvidenceCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| GladbrookCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albion, IA in?
- Albion is in Marshall County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Albion, IA?
- About 622 people live in Albion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albion?
- Nearby places include Liscomb (5.5 mi), Marshalltown (6.5 mi), Green Mountain (8.7 mi), Clemons (8.7 mi), Conrad (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023