Dubuque, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52001
Dubuque County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,173
- 637/sq mi High-density area
- $61,643
- Median income Below-median income area
- $178,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dubuque pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 637
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52001 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52001 (Dubuque, IA) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.2 in 2023 to 225.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, with 43,173 residents across 67.8 square miles, a density of 637 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52001 reports a modest median household income of $61,643 (20% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,238. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $178,000 (1% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $924; 62.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dubuque County, so 52001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 52001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dubuque, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52001.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52001, Dubuque, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
43,173
Population
67.8
Area (sq mi)
637
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52001?
36.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
4.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,643
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$36,238
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
14.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52001 ranks nationally
Dubuque, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,643 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,333housing units
20,333
Total Housing Units
18,973
Occupied Units
1,360
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,000
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$924
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52001 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 165 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 179 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 200 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 210 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 226 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 986 business establishments in ZIP 52001, employing approximately 24,939 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,483,031,000.
986
Businesses
24,939
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 148 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 113 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 110 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 82 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 77 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 3.9% |
| Information | 23 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52001 vs 52002 →
ZIP 52001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52001
Dubuque (52001)
43,173 residents
- 52002 14,559
Dubuque (52002)
14,559 residents
- 52003 13,436
Dubuque (52003)
13,436 residents
- 61025 4,867
East Dubuque (61025)
4,867 residents
- 52068 3,924
Peosta (52068)
3,924 residents
- 52073 1,414
Sherrill (52073)
1,414 residents
- 53808 1,049
Dickeyville (53808)
1,049 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52068
Peosta (52068)
$125,901 median income
- 52003
Dubuque (52003)
$98,908 median income
- 52073
Sherrill (52073)
$95,526 median income
- 52002
Dubuque (52002)
$91,036 median income
- 53808
Dickeyville (53808)
$70,913 median income
- 61025
East Dubuque (61025)
$70,739 median income
- 52001
Dubuque (52001)
$61,643 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52001 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52001, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (43,173 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 52001 in?
ZIP code 52001 (Dubuque) is located in Dubuque County, Iowa. Dubuque County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dubuque-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52001?
ZIP code 52001 in Dubuque, IA has a population of 43,173 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52001?
The median household income in ZIP 52001 is $61,643, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52001?
The median home value in ZIP 52001 is $178,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52001 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52001?
ZIP code 52001 has 986 business establishments employing approximately 24,939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52001 are: Health care and social assistance (148), Retail trade (113), Accommodation and food services (110). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52001?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52001 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52001?
In ZIP code 52001, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 52001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52001 is 14.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52001?
In ZIP code 52001, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52001 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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