52726 ZIP Code — Blue Grass, IA

Scott County, Iowa

ZIP code 52726 is located in Blue Grass, Iowa, within Scott County. It covers approximately 32.80 square miles and serves a population of 5,113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52726

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $270,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,875. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52726 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,113

population

32.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52726

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Grass	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61232 Andalusia (5.8 mi) 52802 Davenport (7.2 mi) 61284 Taylor Ridge (7.4 mi) 52773 Walcott (7.6 mi) 52769 Stockton (8 mi) 52806 Davenport (9.2 mi) 52804 Davenport (9.9 mi) 61299 Rock Island (9.9 mi) 52801 Davenport (10.3 mi) 52747 Durant (10.3 mi) 61201 Rock Island (10.6 mi) 61259 Illinois City (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,113
Population density	156 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	32.80 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.5049
Longitude	-90.7706
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	563

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	39.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	31.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	22.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	6.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,113

Population

156

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$101,875

Median household income

$48,723

Per capita income

$270,800

Median home value

$1,048

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

2,169

Housing units

36.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

124

5–9

135

105

10–14

114

108

15–19

117

20–24

236

25–34

257

265

35–44

289

334

45–54

365

232

55–59

253

245

60–64

268

401

65–74

438

174

75–84

190

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	880	17.2%
18 and over	4,233	82.8%
65 and over	1,243	24.3%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,896	94.4%
Two or more races	113	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	71	1.4%
Black or African American	65	1.3%
Asian	19	0.4%
Other race	15	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	39.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	31.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	22.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	6.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	31.2%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$101,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 37.2%

$300k–$500k 29.0%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,800
Median rent / month	$1,048
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	34.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.8%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Wood	2.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,430	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	114	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	290	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	430	19.0%
Households with children under 18	487	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	814	36.0%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	18.9%
Married	68.6%	63.6%
Separated	0.3%	1.0%
Widowed	3.8%	11.3%
Divorced	9.0%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	36.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	8.2%
Kindergarten	81	10.1%
Elementary school	351	43.6%
High school	235	29.2%
College / grad school	72	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 21.1%

Public administration 10.2%

Construction 7.1%

Retail trade 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Professional & management 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Other services 1.9%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	492	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,875	95.3%
Spanish	58	1.2%
Other Indo-European	49	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,008	97.9%
Born in same state	5,008	97.9%
Born in different state	3,414	66.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	105	2.1%
Not a US citizen	68	64.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,010	19.8%
French	633	12.4%
Arab	545	10.7%
English	237	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	137	2.7%
Dutch	66	1.3%
Norwegian	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52726

What city is ZIP code 52726 in?

ZIP code 52726 is primarily assigned to Blue Grass, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52726 in?

ZIP code 52726 falls within Scott County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52726 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 52726 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52726 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 52726 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52726 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 52726 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52726?

ZIP code 52726 has an estimated population of 5,113 residents, with a density of 156 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52726 in?

ZIP code 52726 observes the CST timezone.