Durango, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52039
Dubuque County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,158
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $79,345
- Median income Near-median income area
- $330,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Durango pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52039 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52039 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Durango, Dubuque County, Iowa, home to just 1,158 residents across 91.2 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52039 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,345 (4% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,644. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $330,700 (88% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 92.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dubuque County, so 52039 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 52039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durango, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52039.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 52039, Durango, 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
1,158
Population
91.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52039?
54.4
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
3.8%
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?
$79,345
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$42,644
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52039 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Durango, 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)
$79,345 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
467housing units
467
Total Housing Units
419
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$330,700
Median Home Value
+88% vs state ZIP avg
1975
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2022)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52039 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +3.8% | 151 |
| 2019 | – | 158 |
| 2020 | -0.3% | 158 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 178 |
| 2022 | +3.9% | 185 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 52039, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,369,000.
19
Businesses
141
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 21.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
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 52039 vs 52002 →
ZIP 52039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52002
Dubuque (52002)
14,559 residents
- 52068 3,924
Peosta (52068)
3,924 residents
- 52045 2,589
Epworth (52045)
2,589 residents
- 52073 1,414
Sherrill (52073)
1,414 residents
- 52053 1,163
Holy Cross (52053)
1,163 residents
- 52039 1,158
Durango (52039)
1,158 residents
- 52066 80
North Buena Vista (52066)
80 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52039 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52039 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
- 52073
Sherrill (52073)
$95,526 median income
- 52045
Epworth (52045)
$91,667 median income
- 52002
Dubuque (52002)
$91,036 median income
- 52053
Holy Cross (52053)
$83,000 median income
- 52039
Durango (52039)
$79,345 median income
- 52066
North Buena Vista (52066)
$51,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52039 ranks #6 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 52039, 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 (1,158 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 52039 in?
ZIP code 52039 (Durango) 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 52039?
ZIP code 52039 in Durango, IA has a population of 1,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52039?
The median household income in ZIP 52039 is $79,345, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52039?
The median home value in ZIP 52039 is $330,700, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52039 is White at 96.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52039?
ZIP code 52039 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52039 are: Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52039?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52039 increased by 3.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 52039?
In ZIP code 52039, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52039?
In ZIP code 52039, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52039 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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