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 Moderate-density area
- $125,901
- Median income Above-median income area
- $361,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52068 (Peosta, IA) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.8 in 2023 to 226.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52068 covers 120.4 square miles in Peosta, Dubuque County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,924 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52068 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,901 (64% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,498. The poverty rate is 4.2%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $361,700 (106% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 91.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,117.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dubuque County, so 52068 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 52068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peosta, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52068.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 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 52068, Peosta, 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
3,924
Population
120.4
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52068?
38.6
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
0.2%
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?
$125,901
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$43,498
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52068 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Peosta, 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)
$125,901 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
1,808housing units
1,808
Total Housing Units
1,664
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
3.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,700
Median Home Value
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52068 vs 52002 →
ZIP 52068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52001
Dubuque (52001)
43,173 residents
- 52002 14,559
Dubuque (52002)
14,559 residents
- 52003 13,436
Dubuque (52003)
13,436 residents
- 52068 3,924
Peosta (52068)
3,924 residents
- 52045 2,589
Epworth (52045)
2,589 residents
- 52032 1,456
Bernard (52032)
1,456 residents
- 52039 1,158
Durango (52039)
1,158 residents
- 52079 782
Zwingle (52079)
782 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52068 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52068
Peosta (52068)
$125,901 median income
- 52079
Zwingle (52079)
$101,120 median income
- 52003
Dubuque (52003)
$98,908 median income
- 52045
Epworth (52045)
$91,667 median income
- 52002
Dubuque (52002)
$91,036 median income
- 52032
Bernard (52032)
$88,500 median income
- 52039
Durango (52039)
$79,345 median income
- 52001
Dubuque (52001)
$61,643 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52068, 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 (3,924 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 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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