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Bellevue, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52031

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

5,120
12/sq mi
$86,674
Median income
$244,600
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52031 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 433.9 square miles in Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa. The area is home to 5,120 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 52031 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52031 sits at $86,674 (13% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $43,539. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $244,600 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $806 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52031 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 52031 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 52031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52031.

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 52031, Bellevue, 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

5,120

Population

433.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52031?

42.3

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$86,674

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$43,539

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52031 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,674 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,510

Total Housing Units

2,113

Occupied Units

397

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$244,600

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$806

Median Rent

1976

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

+22.9%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52031 have increased 22.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.4% 195
2020 -7.1% 181
2021 +10.6% 200
2022 +22.9% 246
2024 — 258

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 134 business establishments in ZIP 52031, employing approximately 989 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,812,000.

134

Businesses

989

Employees

$45.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 19.4%
Retail trade 17 12.7%
Finance and insurance 11 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 11 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 6.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 4.5%
Wholesale trade 5 3.7%
Manufacturing 4 3.0%
Information 4 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.0%

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 52031 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 52031 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 52031 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 52031 ranks #2 of 4 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
52074 Spragueville, IA 310 9.7 mi
52054 La Motte, IA 940 8.1 mi
52030 Andrew, IA 434 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

52060 standard
Maquoketa, IA
Pop: 8,658
52069 standard
Preston, IA
Pop: 1,609
52070 standard
Sabula, IA
Pop: 1,128
52054 standard
La Motte, IA
Pop: 940
52064 standard
Miles, IA
Pop: 847
52079 standard
Zwingle, IA
Pop: 782

Related Areas

Jackson County Bellevue, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52031 in? ▼
ZIP code 52031 (Bellevue) is located in Jackson County, Iowa. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52031? ▼
ZIP code 52031 in Bellevue, IA has a population of 5,120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52031 is $86,674, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52031 is $244,600, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52031 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52031? ▼
ZIP code 52031 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 989 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52031 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (17), Finance and insurance (11). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52031? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52031 increased by 22.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 52031? ▼
In ZIP code 52031, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 52031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52031 is 19.4 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 52031? ▼
In ZIP code 52031, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52031 is 5.2% 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 Bellevue, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.