Maquoketa, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52060
Jackson County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,658
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,143
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maquoketa pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52060 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 52060 (Maquoketa, IA) fell -4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.9 in 2023 to 224.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52060 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, home to 8,658 residents across 408.4 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52060 reports a modest median household income of $68,143 (11% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,234. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $158,300 (10% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $787; 76.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 52060 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 52060
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maquoketa, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52060.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 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 52060, Maquoketa, 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
8,658
Population
408.4
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52060?
45.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$68,143
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$38,234
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52060 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Maquoketa, 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)
$68,143 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
3,743housing units
3,743
Total Housing Units
3,558
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,300
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$787
Median Rent
1967
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
-4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52060 have decreased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 168 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 188 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 210 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 236 |
| 2024 | -4.7% | 225 |
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 252 business establishments in ZIP 52060, employing approximately 2,992 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,290,000.
252
Businesses
2,992
Employees
$126.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 25 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
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 52060 vs 52030 →
ZIP 52060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52060
Maquoketa (52060)
8,658 residents
- 52037 1,223
Delmar (52037)
1,223 residents
- 52030 434
Andrew (52030)
434 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52060 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52037
Delmar (52037)
$90,813 median income
- 52060
Maquoketa (52060)
$68,143 median income
- 52030
Andrew (52030)
$66,343 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52060 ranks #2 of 3 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 52060, 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 (8,658 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 52060 in?
ZIP code 52060 (Maquoketa) 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 52060?
ZIP code 52060 in Maquoketa, IA has a population of 8,658 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52060?
The median household income in ZIP 52060 is $68,143, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52060?
The median home value in ZIP 52060 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52060?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52060 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52060?
ZIP code 52060 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 2,992 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52060?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52060 are: Retail trade (36), Health care and social assistance (32), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52060?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52060 decreased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 52060?
In ZIP code 52060, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 52060?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52060 is 23.4 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 52060?
In ZIP code 52060, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52060?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52060 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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