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Epworth, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52045

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

2,589
21/sq mi
$91,667
Median income
$263,500
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52045 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.9 square miles in Epworth, Dubuque County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,589 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 52045 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52045 sits at $91,667 (20% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $32,495. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $263,500 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dubuque County, so you can benchmark 52045 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 52045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52045.

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 52045, Epworth, 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

2,589

Population

123.9

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52045?

31.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$91,667

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$32,495

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52045 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,667 Top 25% higher than 75% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

975

Total Housing Units

960

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$263,500

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1980

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52045 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -2.7% 163
2020 +5.2% 171
2021 +5.5% 180
2022 +10.8% 200
2024 — 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 45 business establishments in ZIP 52045, employing approximately 207 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,995,000.

45

Businesses

207

Employees

$10.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 31.1%
Other services (except public administration) 6 13.3%
Wholesale trade 5 11.1%
Retail trade 3 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.7%

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 52045 vs 52046 →

ZIP 52045 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 52045 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 52045 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 52045 ranks #3 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
52046 Farley, IA 2,127 4.2 mi
52039 Durango, IA 1,158 6.7 mi
52068 Peosta, IA 3,924 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dubuque County

52001 standard
Dubuque, IA
Pop: 43,173
52002 standard
Dubuque, IA
Pop: 14,559
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

Related Areas

Dubuque County Epworth, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52045 in? ▼
ZIP code 52045 (Epworth) 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 52045? ▼
ZIP code 52045 in Epworth, IA has a population of 2,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52045? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52045 is $91,667, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52045? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52045 is $263,500, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52045? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52045 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52045? ▼
ZIP code 52045 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52045? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52045 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (6), Wholesale trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52045? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52045 increased by 10.8% 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 52045? ▼
In ZIP code 52045, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 52045? ▼
In ZIP code 52045, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52045? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52045 is 12.9% 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 Epworth, 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.

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