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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
$68,143
Median income
$158,300
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,234. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.8%. Median home value sits at $158,300 (10% below the state average), median rent at $787 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.7%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 52060, plus 6 more within Jackson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 52060?

45.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$38,234

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52060 ranks nationally

Maquoketa, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,143 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,743

Total Housing Units

3,558

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52060 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 52060 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 52060 ranks #2 of 3 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
52030 Andrew, IA 434 5.7 mi
52037 Delmar, IA 1,223 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

52031 standard
Bellevue, IA
Pop: 5,120
52069 standard
Preston, IA
Pop: 1,609
52070 standard
Sabula, IA
Pop: 1,128
52054 standard
La Motte, IA
Pop: 940
52064 standard
Miles, IA
Pop: 847
52079 standard
Zwingle, IA
Pop: 782

Related Areas

Jackson County Maquoketa, IA Iowa

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.

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