Albia
City in Monroe County, Iowa

Albia is a city in Monroe County, Iowa, with 3,721 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 968 ft (295 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lovilia, 9.2 miles NW.
- 3,721residents (2020 Census)
- 968 ftelevation · 295 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 1,144 / sq mipopulation density
- 52531ZIP code
About Albia
Albia is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, in southern Iowa, United States. The population was 3,721 at the 2020 census. Albia is located at the junction of U.S. Route 34 and Iowa Highways 137 and 5. The city of Albia and the surrounding area was a past center for coal mining in Iowa, and is now known for its historic square, and collection of Victorian, Tudor, Gothic, and Italianate homes.
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Living in Albia
- Median household income
- $70,455
- Median home value
- $130,300
- Median rent
- $915/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Albia had 3,721 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,721 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,144 per sq mi (442 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Albia at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,721 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.25 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0265° N, 92.8038° W |
| ZIP code | 52531 |
| Official website | albia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1900910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Albia
- Lovilia9.2 mi NW
- Moravia9.4 mi S
- Blakesburg9.9 mi SE
- Hamilton11.2 mi NW
- Eddyville12.9 mi NE
- Bussey13.1 mi N
- Marysville13.2 mi NW
- Melrose13.3 mi W
- Chillicothe14.9 mi E
- Unionville15.5 mi S
- Rathbun16.2 mi S
- Udell17.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Albia
What county is Albia in?
Albia is in Monroe County, Iowa.
What is the population of Albia, IA?
3,721 people lived in Albia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Albia, IA?
The ZIP code of Albia is 52531.
What is the elevation of Albia?
968 feet (295 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Albia?
Lovilia (9.2 mi), Moravia (9.4 mi), Blakesburg (9.9 mi), Hamilton (11.2 mi), Eddyville (12.9 mi).
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