Walcott, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52773
Scott County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,380
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,523
- Median income Above-median income area
- $214,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walcott pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52773 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52773 covers 146.0 square miles in Walcott, Scott County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,380 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52773 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,523 (12% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,366. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $214,400 (22% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $797.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 52773 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 52773
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walcott, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52773.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 52773, Walcott, 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
2,380
Population
146.0
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52773?
44.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
0.1%
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?
$85,523
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$39,366
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52773 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Walcott, 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)
$85,523 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
1,147housing units
1,147
Total Housing Units
1,000
Occupied Units
147
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,400
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$797
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
+14.0%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52773 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.8% | 148 |
| 2020 | +0.2% | 148 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 162 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 184 |
| 2024 | – | 218 |
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 75 business establishments in ZIP 52773, employing approximately 1,411 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,654,000.
75
Businesses
1,411
Employees
$80.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
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 52773 vs 52745 →
ZIP 52773 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
27,503 residents
- 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
- 52746 967
Donahue (52746)
967 residents
- 52769 671
Stockton (52769)
671 residents
- 52745 633
Dixon (52745)
633 residents
- 52765 453
New Liberty (52765)
453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52773 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52773 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52746
Donahue (52746)
$107,813 median income
- 52765
New Liberty (52765)
$107,321 median income
- 52726
Blue Grass (52726)
$104,250 median income
- 52769
Stockton (52769)
$88,750 median income
- 52773
Walcott (52773)
$85,523 median income
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
$74,297 median income
- 52745
Dixon (52745)
$68,750 median income
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
$65,849 median income
- 52802
Davenport (52802)
$54,380 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52773 ranks #5 of 9 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 52773, 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 (2,380 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 52773 in?
ZIP code 52773 (Walcott) 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 52773?
ZIP code 52773 in Walcott, IA has a population of 2,380 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52773?
The median household income in ZIP 52773 is $85,523, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52773?
The median home value in ZIP 52773 is $214,400, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52773 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52773?
ZIP code 52773 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 1,411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52773?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52773 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52773?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52773 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 52773?
In ZIP code 52773, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 52773?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52773 is 19.1 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 52773?
In ZIP code 52773, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52773?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52773 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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