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 High-density area
- $64,543
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 33.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52803 (Davenport, IA) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.9 in 2023 to 197.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, with 22,174 residents across 13.3 square miles, a density of 1,671 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52803 reports a modest median household income of $64,543 (16% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,888. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $161,100 (8% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $905; 66.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 52803 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 52803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Davenport, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52803.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 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 52803, 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
22,174
Population
13.3
Area (sq mi)
1,671
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52803?
35.3
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
7.0%
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?
$64,543
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$35,888
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52803 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)
$64,543 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
10,393housing units
10,393
Total Housing Units
9,211
Occupied Units
1,182
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,100
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52803 vs 52801 →
ZIP 52803 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
- 52748 8,850
Eldridge (52748)
8,850 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52803 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52803 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
- 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
- 52802
Davenport (52802)
$54,380 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52803, 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 (22,174 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 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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