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ZIP Code 52531
Albia, IA, Monroe County
Population
6,036
Land area
223sq mi
People per sq mi
27
City
Albia
ZIP 52531 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 52531 at a glance
- ZIP 52531 (Albia) is 53% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,896, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,100 (22% below Iowa) and median rent is $773 a month.
Local data for ZIP 52531
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 52531, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,896
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$162,100
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
27.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
152
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,817
$80.15M annual payroll
PPP loans
$14.55M
488 loans
Campaign donations
$14.76K
19% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 52531, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
378
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 52531, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 52531
ZIP codes near 52531
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 52536Blakesburg | 9.8 mi | 60.9 |
| 50150Marysville | 10 mi | 56 |
| 52571Moravia | 11 mi | 95.3 |
| 52569Melrose | 11 mi | 100.4 |
| 50044Bussey | 12 mi | 47.9 |
| 52553Eddyville | 13 mi | 82.3 |
| 50116Marysville | 14 mi | 16.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 52531?
- ZIP code 52531 is in Albia, IA (Monroe County).
- What county is ZIP code 52531 in?
- ZIP code 52531 is mostly in Monroe County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 52531?
- About 6,036 people live in the 52531 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.