Eldridge, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52748
Scott County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,850
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $107,869
- Median income Above-median income area
- $326,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eldridge pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52748 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 52748 (Eldridge, IA) fell -3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.5 in 2023 to 194.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52748 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eldridge, Scott County, Iowa, home to 8,850 residents across 106.9 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52748 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,869 (41% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,681. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $326,600 (86% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $935.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 52748 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 52748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eldridge, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52748.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 52748, Eldridge, 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
8,850
Population
106.9
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52748?
40.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
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?
$107,869
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$50,681
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52748 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Eldridge, 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)
$107,869 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
4,010housing units
4,010
Total Housing Units
3,833
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,600
Median Home Value
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$935
Median Rent
1994
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
-3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52748 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 158 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 171 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 186 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 201 |
| 2024 | -3.0% | 194 |
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 237 business establishments in ZIP 52748, employing approximately 3,277 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,982,000.
237
Businesses
3,277
Employees
$174.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 19.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
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 52748 vs 52756 →
ZIP 52748 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
34,754 residents
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
27,503 residents
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
27,379 residents
- 52803
Davenport (52803)
22,174 residents
- 52807 13,470
Davenport (52807)
13,470 residents
- 52748 8,850
Eldridge (52748)
8,850 residents
- 52756 2,133
Long Grove (52756)
2,133 residents
- 52801 1,122
Davenport (52801)
1,122 residents
- 52746 967
Donahue (52746)
967 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52748 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52756
Long Grove (52756)
$116,250 median income
- 52748
Eldridge (52748)
$107,869 median income
- 52746
Donahue (52746)
$107,813 median income
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
$101,546 median income
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
$74,297 median income
- 52807
Davenport (52807)
$72,579 median income
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
$65,849 median income
- 52803
Davenport (52803)
$64,543 median income
- 52758
Mc Causland (52758)
$63,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52748 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52756 | Long Grove, IA | 2,133 | 4.5 mi |
| 52807 | Davenport, IA | 13,470 | 4.4 mi |
| 52803 | Davenport, IA | 22,174 | 8.8 mi |
| 52806 | Davenport, IA | 27,503 | 6.4 mi |
| 52801 | Davenport, IA | 1,122 | 10.1 mi |
| 52746 | Donahue, IA | 967 | 7.0 mi |
| 52722 | Bettendorf, IA | 34,754 | 8.4 mi |
| 52758 | Mc Causland, IA | 199 | 8.2 mi |
| 52767 | Pleasant Valley, IA | 349 | 9.8 mi |
| 52804 | Davenport, IA | 27,379 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52748, 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 (8,850 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 52748 in?
ZIP code 52748 (Eldridge) 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 52748?
ZIP code 52748 in Eldridge, IA has a population of 8,850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52748?
The median household income in ZIP 52748 is $107,869, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52748?
The median home value in ZIP 52748 is $326,600, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52748 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52748?
ZIP code 52748 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 3,277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52748 are: Construction (45), Accommodation and food services (24), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52748?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52748 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 52748?
In ZIP code 52748, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.6% 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 52748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52748 is 24.2 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 52748?
In ZIP code 52748, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52748 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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