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Peosta, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52068

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

3,924
33/sq mi
$125,901
Median income
$361,700
Median home value
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peosta pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.4 square miles in Peosta, Dubuque County, Iowa. The area is home to 3,924 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 52068 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52068 sits at $125,901 (64% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $43,498. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $361,700 (106% above the state average) with median rent at $1,117 per month, and 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dubuque County, so you can benchmark 52068 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 52068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52068.

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 52068, Peosta, 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

3,924

Population

120.4

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52068?

38.6

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$125,901

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$43,498

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52068 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,901 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,808

Total Housing Units

1,664

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$361,700

Median Home Value

+106% vs state

$1,117

Median Rent

1996

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52068 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 173
2021 +3.0% 178
2022 +13.8% 203
2023 +10.2% 224
2024 +1.2% 227

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 127 business establishments in ZIP 52068, employing approximately 2,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,520,000.

127

Businesses

2,419

Employees

$132.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 15.8%
Manufacturing 15 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 10.2%
Retail trade 11 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 10 7.9%
Wholesale trade 9 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 8 6.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%

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 52068 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 52068 ranks #4 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 52068 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 52068 ranks the highest of 8 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
52002 Dubuque, IA 14,559 7.4 mi
52003 Dubuque, IA 13,436 7.3 mi
52032 Bernard, IA 1,456 9.2 mi
52045 Epworth, IA 2,589 6.7 mi
52039 Durango, IA 1,158 8.3 mi
52079 Zwingle, IA 782 10.8 mi
52001 Dubuque, IA 43,173 10.5 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
52033 standard
Cascade, IA
Pop: 3,202
52045 standard
Epworth, IA
Pop: 2,589

Related Areas

Dubuque County Peosta, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52068 in? ▼
ZIP code 52068 (Peosta) 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 52068? ▼
ZIP code 52068 in Peosta, IA has a population of 3,924 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52068? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52068 is $125,901, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52068? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52068 is $361,700, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52068? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52068 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52068? ▼
ZIP code 52068 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 2,419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52068? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52068 are: Construction (20), Manufacturing (15), Transportation and warehousing (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52068? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52068 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 52068? ▼
In ZIP code 52068, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 52068? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52068 is 17.6 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 52068? ▼
In ZIP code 52068, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52068? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52068 is 4.2% 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 Peosta, 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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