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 Low-density area
- $86,674
- Median income Above-median income area
- $244,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, home to 5,120 residents across 433.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52031 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,674 (13% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,539. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $244,600 (39% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $806.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 52031 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 52031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellevue, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52031.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 52031, Bellevue, 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
5,120
Population
433.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52031?
42.3
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$86,674
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$43,539
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52031 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Bellevue, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,674 Top 25% higher than 75% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,510housing units
2,510
Total Housing Units
2,113
Occupied Units
397
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,600
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 52031
Bellevue (52031)
5,120 residents
- 52054 940
La Motte (52054)
940 residents
- 52030 434
Andrew (52030)
434 residents
- 52074 310
Spragueville (52074)
310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52031 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52031 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52054
La Motte (52054)
$103,819 median income
- 52031
Bellevue (52031)
$86,674 median income
- 52074
Spragueville (52074)
$86,250 median income
- 52030
Andrew (52030)
$66,343 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52031, 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 (5,120 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 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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