Davenport, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52802
Scott County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,868
- 439/sq mi High-density area
- $54,380
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Davenport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 439
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52802 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 52802 (Davenport, IA) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.4 in 2023 to 168.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52802 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, home to 10,868 residents across 24.8 square miles, a density of 439 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52802 reports a modest median household income of $54,380 (29% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,426. The poverty rate is 21.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,500 (47% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $1,043; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 52802 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 52802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Davenport, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52802.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 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 52802, 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
10,868
Population
24.8
Area (sq mi)
439
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52802?
39.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
4.4%
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?
$54,380
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$25,426
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52802 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)
$54,380 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
4,346housing units
4,346
Total Housing Units
3,802
Occupied Units
544
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,500
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,043
Median Rent
1938
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
169
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+69%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52802 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 141 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 150 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 162 |
| 2023 | -0.6% | 161 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 169 |
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 250 business establishments in ZIP 52802, employing approximately 4,426 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,956,000.
250
Businesses
4,426
Employees
$261.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 31 | 12.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 52802 vs 61201 →
ZIP 52802 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
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
27,503 residents
- 52804
Davenport (52804)
27,379 residents
- 52803
Davenport (52803)
22,174 residents
- 52802 10,868
Davenport (52802)
10,868 residents
- 61264 10,548
Milan (61264)
10,548 residents
- 52726 4,468
Blue Grass (52726)
4,468 residents
- 61232 1,284
Andalusia (61232)
1,284 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52802 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52802 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
- 61264
Milan (61264)
$78,068 median income
- 52806
Davenport (52806)
$74,297 median income
- 61232
Andalusia (61232)
$73,971 median income
- 52728
Buffalo (52728)
$69,239 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 52802 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61201 | Rock Island, IL | 39,116 | 3.3 mi |
| 52804 | Davenport, IA | 27,379 | 3.3 mi |
| 52801 | Davenport, IA | 1,122 | 3.5 mi |
| 52806 | Davenport, IA | 27,503 | 6.4 mi |
| 52803 | Davenport, IA | 22,174 | 5.0 mi |
| 61264 | Milan, IL | 10,548 | 7.3 mi |
| 52728 | Buffalo, IA | 1,110 | 6.2 mi |
| 52726 | Blue Grass, IA | 4,468 | 7.7 mi |
| 61265 | Moline, IL | 45,099 | 7.6 mi |
| 61232 | Andalusia, IL | 1,284 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52802, 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 (10,868 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 52802 in?
ZIP code 52802 (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 52802?
ZIP code 52802 in Davenport, IA has a population of 10,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52802?
The median household income in ZIP 52802 is $54,380, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52802?
The median home value in ZIP 52802 is $93,500, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52802 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52802?
ZIP code 52802 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 4,426 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52802 are: Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (33), Construction (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52802?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52802 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 52802?
In ZIP code 52802, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 52802?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52802 is 25.4 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 52802?
In ZIP code 52802, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52802 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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