Albion Iowa Map

About Albion, Iowa

Albion is a locality in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 622. The population density is 394.2 people per km². Albion is located at 42.1125°N, 92.9885°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50005.

Albion rests in the broad, sun-drenched embrace of Iowa's prairie heartland, a place where the horizon stretches with an almost audacious generosity. It lies 6.0 miles north-west of Marshalltown, IA (from Marshalltown, IA: bearing 317°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-west of Conrad. The land here is a study in subtle swells and dips, a fertile canvas painted with the gold and green of cultivated fields that stretch as far as the eye can see, broken only by the occasional cluster of stately oaks or the silver thread of a meandering creek. The air, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, carries a cool, earthy scent, a promise of dew-kissed soil and the coming day's labor. Even the sky seems larger, a vast, ever-changing dome that watches over Albion with a quiet, unwavering gaze. This corner of Marshall County carries the deep roots of agricultural endeavor, a legacy etched into the very character of Albion. For generations, the rich black soil has been the lifeblood of the community, yielding bountiful harvests that have sustained its people and shaped its economy. While farming remains a cornerstone, the echoes of earlier industries, perhaps the quiet hum of a now-vanished mill or the faint memory of a railroad spur, can still be felt in the weathered barns and the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture of its homes. The local gathering places, where neighbors share news and laughter over coffee, retain a genuine warmth, a reflection of a shared history and a steadfast commitment to the enduring spirit of Albion.

About This Albion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Albion, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.112487, -92.988534. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Albion and Marshall County.

Detailed location data for Albion includes the ZIP code (50005), telephone area code (515), county seat of Marshall County (Marshalltown), and school district assignment (Marshalltown Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Albion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.