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Dubuque, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52002

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

14,559
195/sq mi
$91,036
Median income
$298,900
Median home value
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dubuque pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
195
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.7 square miles in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. The area is home to 14,559 residents, producing a population density of 195 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 52002 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52002 sits at $91,036 (19% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $46,837. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $298,900 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,080 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dubuque County, so you can benchmark 52002 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 52002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52002.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 52002, Dubuque, 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

14,559

Population

74.7

Area (sq mi)

195

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52002?

41.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$91,036

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$46,837

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

16.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52002 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,036 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,333

Total Housing Units

7,021

Occupied Units

312

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$298,900

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$1,080

Median Rent

1996

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52002 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 155
2021 +7.0% 166
2022 +14.0% 189
2023 +4.2% 197
2024 +5.5% 208

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 606 business establishments in ZIP 52002, employing approximately 11,872 people with a combined annual payroll of $582,148,000.

606

Businesses

11,872

Employees

$582.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 112 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 90 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 50 8.3%
Finance and insurance 49 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 49 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 6.9%
Construction 39 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.8%
Manufacturing 28 4.6%
Wholesale trade 27 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.3%
Information 18 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.0%
Educational services 5 0.8%

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 52002 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 52002 ranks #2 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 52002 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 52002 ranks #4 of 6 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
52001 Dubuque, IA 43,173 4.3 mi
52039 Durango, IA 1,158 4.6 mi
52068 Peosta, IA 3,924 7.4 mi
52073 Sherrill, IA 1,414 7.4 mi
52003 Dubuque, IA 13,436 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dubuque County

52001 standard
Dubuque, IA
Pop: 43,173
52003 standard
Dubuque, IA
Pop: 13,436
52040 standard
Dyersville, IA
Pop: 5,526
52068 standard
Peosta, IA
Pop: 3,924
52033 standard
Cascade, IA
Pop: 3,202
52045 standard
Epworth, IA
Pop: 2,589

Related Areas

Dubuque County Dubuque, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52002 in? ▼
ZIP code 52002 (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 52002? ▼
ZIP code 52002 in Dubuque, IA has a population of 14,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52002 is $91,036, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52002 is $298,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52002 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52002? ▼
ZIP code 52002 has 606 business establishments employing approximately 11,872 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52002 are: Retail trade (112), Health care and social assistance (90), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52002 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 52002? ▼
In ZIP code 52002, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 52002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52002 is 16.6 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 52002? ▼
In ZIP code 52002, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52002 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dubuque, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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