Blue Grass, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52726
Scott County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,468
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $276,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blue Grass pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52726 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52726 covers 93.5 square miles in Blue Grass, Scott County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,468 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52726 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,250 (36% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,707. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.2% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $276,100 (57% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 91.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,028.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 52726 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 52726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blue Grass, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52726.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 52726, Blue Grass, 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
4,468
Population
93.5
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52726?
49.4
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
1.0%
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?
$104,250
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$49,707
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52726 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Blue Grass, 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)
$104,250 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
2,325housing units
2,325
Total Housing Units
2,273
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,100
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,028
Median Rent
1980
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52726 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 157 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 172 |
| 2022 | +9.5% | 188 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 201 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 202 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 52726, employing approximately 486 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,458,000.
72
Businesses
486
Employees
$26.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 33.3% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.2% |
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 52726 vs 52728 →
ZIP 52726 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
27,379 residents
- 52802 10,868
Davenport (52802)
10,868 residents
- 52726 4,468
Blue Grass (52726)
4,468 residents
- 52773 2,380
Walcott (52773)
2,380 residents
- 61284 2,292
Taylor Ridge (61284)
2,292 residents
- 52747 2,106
Durant (52747)
2,106 residents
- 61232 1,284
Andalusia (61232)
1,284 residents
- 61259 1,276
Illinois City (61259)
1,276 residents
- 52728 1,110
Buffalo (52728)
1,110 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52726 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52726 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52726
Blue Grass (52726)
$104,250 median income
- 61284
Taylor Ridge (61284)
$100,505 median income
- 61259
Illinois City (61259)
$91,458 median income
- 52769
Stockton (52769)
$88,750 median income
- 52773
Walcott (52773)
$85,523 median income
- 52747
Durant (52747)
$82,313 median income
- 61232
Andalusia (61232)
$73,971 median income
- 52728
Buffalo (52728)
$69,239 median income
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
$65,849 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52726 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52728 | Buffalo, IA | 1,110 | 3.9 mi |
| 61232 | Andalusia, IL | 1,284 | 5.6 mi |
| 52804 | Davenport, IA | 27,379 | 5.8 mi |
| 61284 | Taylor Ridge, IL | 2,292 | 7.8 mi |
| 52773 | Walcott, IA | 2,380 | 8.4 mi |
| 52802 | Davenport, IA | 10,868 | 7.7 mi |
| 52769 | Stockton, IA | 671 | 8.1 mi |
| 52747 | Durant, IA | 2,106 | 9.9 mi |
| 61259 | Illinois City, IL | 1,276 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52726, 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 (4,468 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 52726 in?
ZIP code 52726 (Blue Grass) is located in Scott County, Iowa. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52726?
ZIP code 52726 in Blue Grass, IA has a population of 4,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52726?
The median household income in ZIP 52726 is $104,250, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52726?
The median home value in ZIP 52726 is $276,100, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52726 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52726?
ZIP code 52726 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52726 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52726?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52726 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 52726?
In ZIP code 52726, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 52726?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52726 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52726?
In ZIP code 52726, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52726 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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