Dyersville, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52040
Dubuque County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,526
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,761
- Median income Above-median income area
- $242,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dyersville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52040 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 52040 (Dyersville, IA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.7 in 2023 to 241.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52040 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dyersville, Dubuque County, Iowa, home to 5,526 residents across 157.4 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,761 (11% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,803. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $242,300 (38% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,097.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dubuque County, so 52040 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 52040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dyersville, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52040.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 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 52040, Dyersville, 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
5,526
Population
157.4
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52040?
43.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.3%
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?
$84,761
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$44,803
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52040 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Dyersville, 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)
$84,761 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
2,420housing units
2,420
Total Housing Units
2,348
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,300
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,097
Median Rent
1977
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52040 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 169 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 181 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 195 |
| 2023 | +14.4% | 224 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 242 |
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 253 business establishments in ZIP 52040, employing approximately 3,420 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,554,000.
253
Businesses
3,420
Employees
$174.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 33 | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 52040 vs 52065 →
ZIP 52040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52040
Dyersville (52040)
5,526 residents
- 52046 2,127
Farley (52046)
2,127 residents
- 52041 1,608
Earlville (52041)
1,608 residents
- 52065 1,130
New Vienna (52065)
1,130 residents
- 52078 914
Worthington (52078)
914 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52040 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52065
New Vienna (52065)
$99,250 median income
- 52078
Worthington (52078)
$97,778 median income
- 52046
Farley (52046)
$96,151 median income
- 52041
Earlville (52041)
$89,697 median income
- 52040
Dyersville (52040)
$84,761 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52040 ranks #5 of 5 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 52040, 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 (5,526 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 52040 in?
ZIP code 52040 (Dyersville) 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 52040?
ZIP code 52040 in Dyersville, IA has a population of 5,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52040?
The median household income in ZIP 52040 is $84,761, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52040?
The median home value in ZIP 52040 is $242,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52040 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52040?
ZIP code 52040 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 3,420 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52040 are: Retail trade (39), Construction (33), Manufacturing (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52040?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52040 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 52040?
In ZIP code 52040, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 52040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52040 is 17.8 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 52040?
In ZIP code 52040, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52040 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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