Albion, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50005

Marshall County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

730
11/sq mi
$76,696
Median income
$137,500
Median home value
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albion pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50005 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.5 square miles in Albion, Marshall County, Iowa. The area is home to 730 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50005 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50005 sits at $76,696 (0% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $34,630. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $137,500 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $781 per month, and 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50005 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 50005 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50005, Albion, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

730

Population

69.5

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50005?

48.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

22.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 26.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$76,696

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$34,630

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50005 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,696 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

405

Total Housing Units

333

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$781

Median Rent

1945

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 50005, employing approximately 112 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,102,000.

6

Businesses

112

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50005 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50005 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50148 Liscomb, IA 432 4.0 mi
50051 Clemons, IA 283 5.9 mi
50258 Union, IA 1,002 7.2 mi
50158 Marshalltown, IA 31,591 8.4 mi
50621 Conrad, IA 1,530 10.0 mi
50247 State Center, IA 2,515 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50005 in?
ZIP code 50005 (Albion) is located in Marshall County, Iowa. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50005?
ZIP code 50005 in Albion, IA has a population of 730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50005?
The median household income in ZIP 50005 is $76,696, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50005?
The median home value in ZIP 50005 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50005 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50005?
ZIP code 50005 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50005?
In ZIP code 50005, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50005?
In ZIP code 50005, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50005 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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