AlbionIowaPopPlot, 2021
Albion’s story
174 years in pictures
Census counts: 475 in 1870, a peak of 772 in 1970, 448 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
- 1852Albion is founded
AlbionIA
A town of 438, founded in 1852.
Population
438
2025 Census estimate · −2.7% since 2020
Typical home
$187K
+3.7% in a year
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
40.7
years
Jobs based here
94
A commuter town
Is Albion a good place to live?
Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Albion. Albion has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
438 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Albion: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Albion, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAlbion Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Albion’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarshall County AuditorMarshall County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP code5000550005 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Albion.
Work & commute
Compared with most of Iowa and the rest of the country, fewer of Albion’s working residents work locally
1% of working residents work locally in Albion, below both the Iowa town median (31%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). The median household income in Albion is $91,000. Only 10 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Albion.
1%work in town
| Albion | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Albion1%
Marshalltown41%
Ames4%
Waterloo4%
Cedar Rapids3%
14 mi
median commute distance
94
jobs based in Albion
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Albion is valued at about $187K
The typical Albion home is worth about $187,000, up 3.7% in a year, 21% below the Iowa typical home. 90% of households own their home in Albion, against 70% in Iowa’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Albion’s median rent is $781 a month.
$187KZillow home value
| Albion | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 90% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $781 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Albion$187K
Iowa$237K
+3.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Albion
Albion has cold winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 10° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–31°
Spring37–59°
Summer61–82°
Fall40–62°
Oct 7
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A smaller share of adults in Albion have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Albion. Albion beats the Iowa average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 41% of adults have obesity in Albion.
| Albion | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
7 better24 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Albion | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.4% | 12% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown
6.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Drought leads a moderate hazard risk in Albion
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Albion
16pages on Albion
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Albion
Marshalltown Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Marshalltown8.7 mi$5,496 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Albion residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Albion for work
Where Albion’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
94jobs based in Albion
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Albion
City in Iowa, United States
Albion is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 448 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 958 ft
- ZIP code
- 50005
- Area code
- 641
Questions about Albion
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Albion, IA a good place to live?
Albion has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.