Davenport, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52801

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

1,122
1,195/sq mi
$31,204
Median income
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Davenport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1,195
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,122 residents, producing a population density of 1,195 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 52801 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52801 sits at $31,204 (59% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $29,023. The poverty rate stands at 40.7% and the unemployment rate at 13.4%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $973 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 52801 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 52801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52801.

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 52801, Davenport, 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

1,122

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

1,195

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52801?

30.6

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 18.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$31,204

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$29,023

Per Capita Income

40.7%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52801 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,204 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,257

Total Housing Units

1,054

Occupied Units

203

Vacant Units

1.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$973

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 210 business establishments in ZIP 52801, employing approximately 3,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,508,000.

210

Businesses

3,742

Employees

$191.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 47 22.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 15.7%
Finance and insurance 18 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.1%
Retail trade 16 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 14 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 5.2%
Manufacturing 10 4.8%
Construction 9 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.3%
Information 8 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.3%
Utilities 4 1.9%
Wholesale trade 3 1.4%

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 52801 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 52801 ranks #0 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 52801 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 52801 ranks #null of 9 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
52803 Davenport, IA 22,174 1.6 mi
61201 Rock Island, IL 39,116 3.0 mi
52802 Davenport, IA 10,868 3.5 mi
52804 Davenport, IA 27,379 5.4 mi
52806 Davenport, IA 27,503 5.5 mi
61265 Moline, IL 45,099 5.1 mi
61264 Milan, IL 10,548 8.6 mi
52807 Davenport, IA 13,470 6.9 mi
52722 Bettendorf, IA 34,754 6.4 mi
52748 Eldridge, IA 8,850 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52801 in?
ZIP code 52801 (Davenport) 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 52801?
ZIP code 52801 in Davenport, IA has a population of 1,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52801?
The median household income in ZIP 52801 is $31,204, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52801 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52801?
ZIP code 52801 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 3,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52801 are: Accommodation and food services (47), Professional, scientific, and technical services (33), Finance and insurance (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52801?
In ZIP code 52801, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52801 is 40.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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