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Davenport, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52803

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

22,174
1,671/sq mi
$64,543
Median income
$161,100
Median home value
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Davenport pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,671
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52803 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.3 square miles in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. The area is home to 22,174 residents, producing a population density of 1,671 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 52803 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52803 sits at $64,543 (16% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,888. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $161,100 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $905 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52803 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 52803 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 52803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52803.

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 52803, 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

22,174

Population

13.3

Area (sq mi)

1,671

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52803?

35.3

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.0%
African American 13.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$64,543

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$35,888

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52803 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,543 38th percentile higher than 38% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,393

Total Housing Units

9,211

Occupied Units

1,182

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$161,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$905

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52803 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 153
2021 +7.2% 164
2022 +7.0% 175
2023 +6.8% 187
2024 +5.9% 198

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 346 business establishments in ZIP 52803, employing approximately 6,902 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,120,000.

346

Businesses

6,902

Employees

$326.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 53 15.3%
Retail trade 52 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 42 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 36 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 7.2%
Construction 23 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.2%
Finance and insurance 16 4.6%
Wholesale trade 8 2.3%
Manufacturing 7 2.0%
Information 7 2.0%
Educational services 6 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.2%

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 52803 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 52803 ranks #6 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 52803 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 52803 ranks #7 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
52801 Davenport, IA 1,122 1.6 mi
61201 Rock Island, IL 39,116 4.3 mi
52807 Davenport, IA 13,470 5.4 mi
52722 Bettendorf, IA 34,754 5.0 mi
52802 Davenport, IA 10,868 5.0 mi
52806 Davenport, IA 27,503 5.0 mi
61265 Moline, IL 45,099 5.2 mi
52804 Davenport, IA 27,379 6.4 mi
52748 Eldridge, IA 8,850 8.8 mi
52767 Pleasant Valley, IA 349 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scott County

52722 standard
Bettendorf, IA
Pop: 34,754
52806 standard
Davenport, IA
Pop: 27,503
52804 standard
Davenport, IA
Pop: 27,379
52807 standard
Davenport, IA
Pop: 13,470
52802 standard
Davenport, IA
Pop: 10,868
52748 standard
Eldridge, IA
Pop: 8,850

Related Areas

Scott County Davenport, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52803 in? ▼
ZIP code 52803 (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 52803? ▼
ZIP code 52803 in Davenport, IA has a population of 22,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52803? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52803 is $64,543, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52803? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52803 is $161,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52803? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52803 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52803? ▼
ZIP code 52803 has 346 business establishments employing approximately 6,902 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52803? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52803 are: Health care and social assistance (53), Retail trade (52), Accommodation and food services (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52803? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52803 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 52803? ▼
In ZIP code 52803, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.4% 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 52803? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52803 is 17.4 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 52803? ▼
In ZIP code 52803, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52803? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52803 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Davenport, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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