52801 ZIP Code — Davenport, IA

Scott County, Iowa

ZIP code 52801 is located in Davenport, Iowa, within Scott County. It covers approximately 0.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,598 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52801

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $24,255. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 52801 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,598

population

0.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Davenport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61299 Rock Island (0.8 mi) 52803 Davenport (1.5 mi) 52804 Davenport (2.6 mi) 52802 Davenport (3.5 mi) 61201 Rock Island (3.5 mi) 52807 Davenport (4.6 mi) 52806 Davenport (4.8 mi) 61265 Moline (5.3 mi) 52722 Bettendorf (6.8 mi) 61264 Milan (8.5 mi) 61282 Silvis (8.6 mi) 61256 Hampton (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,598
Population density	4,097 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	0.39 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	41.5204
Longitude	-90.5735
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	79.1%	39.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	31.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	22.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	6.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,598

Population

4,097

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

$24,255

Median household income

$23,975

Per capita income

Median home value

$853

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

43.5%

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment

160

Housing units

26.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

125

20–24

113

193

25–34

176

109

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	170	10.6%
18 and over	1,428	89.4%
65 and over	231	14.5%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.6%

Black or African American 21.6%

Two or more races 5.9%

Asian 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	990	60.6%
Black or African American	353	21.6%
Two or more races	96	5.9%
Asian	79	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	37	2.3%
Other race	20	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.1%	39.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	31.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	22.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	6.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 13.6%

$10k–$15k 16.0%

$15k–$25k 22.0%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.6%
$10k–$15k	16.0%
$15k–$25k	22.0%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$24,255

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$853
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	3.7%
Large apartment buildings	66.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	44.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	24.5%
1 bedroom	43.6%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	4.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	36.5%
1 vehicle	60.3%
2 vehicles	3.2%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.9%
Electricity	63.7%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	3.4%
Cohabiting couple	118	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	365	36.7%
Female householder, no spouse	478	48.0%
Households with children under 18	119	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	249	25.0%
Average household size	1.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.2%	73.7%
Married	14.5%	6.3%
Separated	4.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	5.4%
Divorced	13.9%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	6.5%
Kindergarten	46	14.2%
Elementary school	56	17.3%
High school	52	16.0%
College / grad school	149	46.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Professional & management 10.5%

Retail trade 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 1.8%

Construction 1.7%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	30.1%
Sales & office	7.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.1%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	12.3%
Walk	19.6%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 43.5%

Under 18 years 88.2%

18 and over 37.4%

Married-couple families 26.5%

Female-led households 89.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	7.3%
Supplemental Security	13.9%
Cash public assistance	8.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	25.7%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	23.4%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	79.0%
Teeth loss	26.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	56.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,544	96.6%
Spanish	15	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,471	92.1%
Born in same state	1,471	92.1%
Born in different state	729	45.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	127	7.9%
Not a US citizen	93	73.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	167	10.5%
Italian	149	9.3%
Arab	48	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	1.6%
English	21	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.3%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52801

What city is ZIP code 52801 in?

ZIP code 52801 is primarily assigned to Davenport, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52801 in?

ZIP code 52801 falls within Scott County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52801?

44% of residents in ZIP code 52801 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52801 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 52801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52801?

The median household income in ZIP code 52801 is $24,255, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 52801?

ZIP code 52801 has an estimated population of 1,598 residents, with a density of 4,129 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52801 in?

ZIP code 52801 observes the CST timezone.