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La Motte, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52054

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

940
7/sq mi
$103,819
Median income
$225,000
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52054 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52054 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.2 square miles in La Motte, Jackson County, Iowa. The area is home to 940 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 52054 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52054 sits at $103,819 (36% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $44,486. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $225,000 (28% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 52054 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 →

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 52054, La Motte, 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

940

Population

138.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52054?

49.5

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$103,819

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$44,486

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52054 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,819 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

351

Total Housing Units

319

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$225,000

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

1979

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

-4.3%

YoY Change (2021)

161

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+61%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52054 have decreased 4.3% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +8.8% 147
2017 -3.6% 142
2019 — 159
2020 +5.6% 168
2021 -4.3% 161

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 52054, employing approximately 116 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,704,000.

25

Businesses

116

Employees

$6.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 16.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 12.0%

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 52054 vs 52079 →

ZIP 52054 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 52054 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 52054 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 52054 ranks the highest 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
52079 Zwingle, IA 782 4.8 mi
52003 Dubuque, IA 13,436 9.2 mi
52031 Bellevue, IA 5,120 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

52060 standard
Maquoketa, IA
Pop: 8,658
52031 standard
Bellevue, IA
Pop: 5,120
52069 standard
Preston, IA
Pop: 1,609
52070 standard
Sabula, IA
Pop: 1,128
52064 standard
Miles, IA
Pop: 847
52079 standard
Zwingle, IA
Pop: 782

Related Areas

Jackson County La Motte, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52054 in? ▼
ZIP code 52054 (La Motte) 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 52054? ▼
ZIP code 52054 in La Motte, IA has a population of 940 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52054? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52054 is $103,819, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52054? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52054 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52054? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52054 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52054? ▼
ZIP code 52054 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52054? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52054 decreased by 4.3% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 52054? ▼
In ZIP code 52054, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 52054? ▼
In ZIP code 52054, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52054? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52054 is 5.3% 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 La Motte, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.