Albert Lea
City in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Albert Lea is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, with 18,492 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,243 ft (379 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hayward, 5.9 miles E.
- 18,492residents (2020 Census)
- 1,243 ftelevation · 379 m
- 13.3 sq miland area · 34.5 km²
- 1,388 / sq mipopulation density
- 56007ZIP code
About Albert Lea
Albert Lea ( AL-bərt LEE) is a city in Freeborn County, in southern Minnesota. It is the county seat. Its population was 18,492 at the 2020 census. The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, about 90 miles (140 km) south of the Twin Cities. It is on the shores of Fountain Lake, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea Lake, Goose Lake, School Lake, and Lake Chapeau. Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake are part of the Shell Rock River flowage.
The city's early growth was based on agriculture, farming support services and manufacturing, and it was a significant rail center. At one time it was the site of Cargill's headquarters. Other manufacturing included Edwards Manufacturing (barn equipment), Scotsman Ice Machines, Streater Store fixtures, and Universal Milking Machines. As in many U.S. cities, Albert Lea's manufacturing base has substantially diminished. A major employer was the Wilson & Company meatpacking plant, later known as Farmstead and Farmland. This facility was destroyed by fire in July 2001.
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Living in Albert Lea
- Median household income
- $64,603
- Median home value
- $157,500
- Median rent
- $857/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Albert Lea had 18,492 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,492 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,388 per sq mi (536 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Albert Lea at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Freeborn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,492 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.32 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.85 sq mi (4.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6543° N, 93.3641° W |
| ZIP code | 56007 |
| Official website | cityofalbertlea.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2700694 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Albert Lea
- Hayward5.9 mi E
- Manchester6.5 mi NW
- Glenville6.9 mi SE
- Twin Lakes7.1 mi SW
- Clarks Grove7.7 mi N
- Conger8.6 mi W
- Alden10.3 mi W
- Hollandale10.8 mi NE
- Emmons11.7 mi SW
- Myrtle11.9 mi SE
- Hartland12.0 mi NW
- Geneva12.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Albert Lea
What county is Albert Lea in?
Albert Lea is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Albert Lea, MN?
18,492 people lived in Albert Lea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Albert Lea, MN?
The ZIP code of Albert Lea is 56007.
What is the elevation of Albert Lea?
1,243 feet (379 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Albert Lea?
Hayward (5.9 mi), Manchester (6.5 mi), Glenville (6.9 mi), Twin Lakes (7.1 mi), Clarks Grove (7.7 mi).
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