Alburnett, Iowa Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Alburnett, Iowa is 677, with 49.1% male and 50.9% female. Alburnett has experienced modest population growth, maintaining its status as a small rural town with strong community ties.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1887
  • County: Linn
  • Land area: 0.7 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 968 people per square mile
  • Area code: 319
  • Zip code: 52202

Geography and Location

Alburnett, Iowa is located in Linn County, in eastern Iowa, about 10 miles north of Cedar Rapids. The town is situated along County Road W58, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. Alburnett is surrounded by farmland, reflecting the area’s strong agricultural roots. The small town atmosphere, combined with its proximity to larger cities like Cedar Rapids, makes Alburnett a quiet yet convenient place for families and professionals. The town features a close-knit community with local schools and small businesses supporting its residents.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.6 years
Median household income: $54,464
Median house value: $93,100

Population by Race

Races in Alburnett:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (45.6%), Irish (14.0%), Czech (10.6%), United States (9.8%), English (9.5%), Dutch (7.3%).

Elevation: 880 feet

Land area: 0.9 square miles

Map of Alburnett, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alburnett

  • High school or higher: 86.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alburnett city

  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 61.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +96 (+20.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alburnett:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alburnett:

  • THE EASTERN IOWA (about 20 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Abbreviation: CID)
  • WATERLOO MUNI (about 61 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Abbreviation: ALO)
  • DUBUQUE REGIONAL (about 66 miles; DUBUQUE, IA; Abbreviation: DBQ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alburnett:

  • MARION (about 12 miles; MARION, IA; Abbreviation: C17)
  • MANCHESTER MUNI (about 25 miles; MANCHESTER, IA; Abbreviation: C27)
  • VINTON VETERANS MEML ARPK (about 28 miles; VINTON, IA; Abbreviation: VTI)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alburnett:

  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,991)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 34 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,766)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; FAYETTE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,173)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 53 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 12,524)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,292)
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 75 miles; CALMAR, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,393)
  • LUTHER COLLEGE (about 83 miles; DECORAH, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,566)

Schools

Public high school in Alburnett:

  • ALBURNETT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 313; Location: 131 ROOSEVELT STREET; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Alburnett:

  • ALBURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 318; Location: 131 ROOSEVELT STREET; Grades: KG – 06)