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 High-density area
- $31,204
- Median income Below-median income area
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Davenport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 2nd 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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, home to just 1,122 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 1,195 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52801 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,204 (59% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,023. Economic pressure is pronounced: 40.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.4%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 52801 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 52801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Davenport, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52801.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance 18
Finance and insurance
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 17
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Retail trade 16
Retail trade
16 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 52801, Davenport, 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
1,122
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
1,195
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52801?
30.6
Median Age
56.8%
Male
43.2%
Female
4.9%
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?
$31,204
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$29,023
Per Capita Income
40.7%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52801 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Davenport, 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)
$31,204 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
1,257housing units
1,257
Total Housing Units
1,054
Occupied Units
203
Vacant Units
1.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
- 61265
Moline (61265)
45,099 residents
- 61201
Rock Island (61201)
39,116 residents
- 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
- 52802 10,868
Davenport (52802)
10,868 residents
- 61264 10,548
Milan (61264)
10,548 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52801 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52748
Eldridge (52748)
$107,869 median income
- 52722
Bettendorf (52722)
$101,546 median income
- 61264
Milan (61264)
$78,068 median income
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
$74,297 median income
- 52807
Davenport (52807)
$72,579 median income
- 61265
Moline (61265)
$66,933 median income
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
$65,849 median income
- 52803
Davenport (52803)
$64,543 median income
- 61201
Rock Island (61201)
$59,396 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52801, 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 (1,122 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 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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