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Farley, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52046

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

2,127
18/sq mi
$96,151
Median income
$273,600
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52046 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 119.5 square miles in Farley, Dubuque County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,127 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 52046 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52046 sits at $96,151 (26% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,847. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $273,600 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,095 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dubuque County, so you can benchmark 52046 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 52046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52046.

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 52046, Farley, 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

2,127

Population

119.5

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52046?

32.1

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

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?

$96,151

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$35,847

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52046 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,151 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,065

Total Housing Units

1,027

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$273,600

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,095

Median Rent

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

+26.9%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52046 have increased 26.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.9% 191
2020 +2.8% 197
2021 +5.0% 207
2022 +26.9% 262
2024 — 293

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 64 business establishments in ZIP 52046, employing approximately 967 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,505,000.

64

Businesses

967

Employees

$63.5M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 32.8%
Manufacturing 8 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.8%
Wholesale trade 4 6.3%
Retail trade 3 4.7%

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 52046 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 52046 ranks #3 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 52046 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 52046 ranks #3 of 5 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
52045 Epworth, IA 2,589 4.2 mi
52078 Worthington, IA 914 6.1 mi
52040 Dyersville, IA 5,526 7.9 mi
52065 New Vienna, IA 1,130 11.1 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 Farley, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52046 in? ▼
ZIP code 52046 (Farley) 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 52046? ▼
ZIP code 52046 in Farley, IA has a population of 2,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52046 is $96,151, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52046 is $273,600, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52046 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52046? ▼
ZIP code 52046 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 967 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52046 are: Construction (21), Manufacturing (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52046 increased by 26.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 52046? ▼
In ZIP code 52046, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 52046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52046 is 22.0 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 52046? ▼
In ZIP code 52046, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52046 is 2.6% 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 Farley, IA

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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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