Monroe County GIS Maps
Monroe County, Iowa, has 7,577 residents across 14,425 parcels and covers 433.7 square miles. The population declined 4.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Monroe County is 19135.
Albia is the county's largest population center. Monroe County also includes 3 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 27 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Monroe County Trends
- Population
- 7,577▾
- Median Home Value
- $135,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,394▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Monroe County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Monroe County Parcels
Monroe County has 14,425 mapped parcels covering 254,141 acres. Agricultural land accounts for 57.5% of parcels. Residential follows at 31.1% and agricultural dwellings at 7.1%. The records carry 4,977 distinct owner names. Owner names are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 89.3%. Browse the interactive Monroe County Parcel viewer here.
Monroe County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 14,425 | 100% |
| Owner name | 14,423 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 12,884 | 89.3% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 14,425 | 100% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 0 | 0% |
| Parcel boundary | 14,425 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Monroe County parcel records.
Monroe County Population
Monroe County had 7,577 residents in 2020. That was 4.9% lower than in 2010. Monroe County had 439 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 17 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Albia, Lovilia and Melrose.
Population Trend in Monroe County IA
Monroe County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Monroe County Zip Codes
Monroe County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Albia (52531), Lovilia (50150) and Melrose (52569). Albia is the largest zip by population, with about 5,817 residents or 77% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 96% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Monroe County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52531 | Albia | 5,817 | ▾ -2.7% |
| 50150 | Lovilia | 816 | ▾ -17.1% |
| 52569 | Melrose | 609 | ▾ -0.2% |
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Monroe County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Monroe County Demographics
Monroe County has a median age of 42.1, which makes the county a little older than Iowa overall. About 23.1% of residents are under 18, while 19.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Monroe County IA
Median Age
42.1
Under 18
23.1%
Age 65+
19.8%
Bachelor's+
20%
Monroe County School Districts
Monroe County is served by 3 public school districts with 2,394 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Albia Community, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community and Moravia Community. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Monroe County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albia Community School District | 1,123 | 46.9% | — 0% |
| Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District | 916 | 38.3% | ▴ 0.4% |
| Moravia Community School District | 355 | 14.8% | ▾ -5.6% |
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Monroe County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Monroe County Housing & Real Estate
Monroe County has a median home value of $135,900 and a median gross rent of $787. About 84% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Iowa median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $189,925 and homes spent about 67 days on the market.
Monroe County Housing Mix
Monroe County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Monroe County Housing Trends
Monroe County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Monroe County, IA
Monroe County has 326 business listings across 178 categories. The largest categories in Monroe County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (11, 3.4%), Insurance Agencies (6, 1.8%), and Self Storage Facility (5, 1.5%). The full Monroe County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Monroe County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Monroe County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 11 | 3.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 | 1.8% |
| Self Storage Facility | 5 | 1.5% |
| Agricultural Service | 5 | 1.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 5 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 5 | 1.5% |
| American Restaurants | 5 | 1.5% |
| Funeral Services & Cemeteries | 5 | 1.5% |
| Retirement Home | 5 | 1.5% |
| Business Manufacturing And Supply | 5 | 1.5% |
Monroe County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Boyle & Henderson | Accountant | Albia |
| Monroe County Farm Bureau | Agricultural Cooperatives | Albia |
| Smith Fertilizer & Grain | Agricultural Service | Albia |
| Highway Restaurant | American Restaurants | Albia |
| JDT Antiques | Antique Store | Albia |
| Mick Furniture & Appliance | Appliance Store | Albia |
| Bluff Creek Archery | Archery Shop | Albia |
| Main St Frame | Arts And Crafts | Albia |
| Ashley's Dance Academy | Art School | Albia |
| Homestead of Albia | Assisted Living Facility | Albia |
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Monroe County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Monroe County Basemaps
Monroe County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Monroe County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Monroe County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Monroe County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.