52001 ZIP Code — Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County, Iowa
ZIP code 52001 is located in Dubuque, Iowa, within Dubuque County. It covers approximately 26.12 square miles and serves a population of 42,895 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.
About ZIP code 52001
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $58,759. 32% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,895
population
26.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52001 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52001
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dubuque | Acceptable |
| Dubuque | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52099 Dubuque (3.2 mi)
52002 Dubuque (5.3 mi)
52073 Sherrill (7.4 mi)
53820 Potosi (8 mi)
52003 Dubuque (8.8 mi)
53811 Hazel Green (9.3 mi)
61025 East Dubuque (10 mi)
52068 Peosta (11 mi)
53807 Cuba City (11.2 mi)
52045 Epworth (13.9 mi)
52053 Holy Cross (14.2 mi)
53818 Platteville (16.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,895 |
| Population density | 1,642 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.71 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5590 |
| Longitude | -90.6961 |
| 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 | 47.9% | 38.6% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 34.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
42,895
Population
1,642
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$58,759
Median household income
$34,545
Per capita income
$158,700
Median home value
$896
Median monthly rent
62.9%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
13,035
Housing units
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,164
Under 5
1,202
1,120
5–9
1,155
978
10–14
1,009
1,502
15–19
1,551
2,334
20–24
2,409
2,842
25–34
2,932
2,520
35–44
2,601
2,018
45–54
2,082
1,256
55–59
1,296
1,461
60–64
1,507
2,170
65–74
2,240
1,269
75–84
1,309
476
85+
492
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,941 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 34,954 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 7,956 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.9%
Black or African American
4.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,611 | 85.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,924 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,843 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 866 | 2% |
| Asian | 603 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 411 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 398 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.9% | 38.6% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 34.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $58,759 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
26.5%
$150k–$200k
24.7%
$200k–$300k
17.4%
$300k–$500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,700 |
| Median rent / month | $896 |
| Owner occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter occupied | 37.1% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 62.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 16.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.0% |
| Electricity | 14.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,120 | 39.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,439 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,313 | 23.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,381 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,255 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,361 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.4% | 38.4% |
| Married | 41.4% | 39.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 633 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 458 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,322 | 31.3% |
| High school | 1,797 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 4,416 | 41.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Manufacturing
16.0%
Retail trade
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Professional & management
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Other services
5.1%
Construction
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Public administration
2.1%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 19.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.7% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,478 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.4% |
| Public insurance | 42.0% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,529 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 658 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 246 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 224 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 139 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,313 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 41,071 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 29,098 | 67.8% |
| Foreign born | 242 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,582 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 624 | 39.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,956 | 20.9% |
| French | 2,459 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 1,456 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 1,335 | 3.1% |
| English | 696 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 308 | 0.7% |
| German | 158 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52001
What city is ZIP code 52001 in?
ZIP code 52001 is primarily assigned to Dubuque, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52001 in?
ZIP code 52001 falls within Dubuque County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52001?
The median home value in ZIP code 52001 is $158,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 52001?
ZIP code 52001 has an estimated population of 42,895 residents, with a density of 1,642 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52001?
The median household income in ZIP code 52001 is $58,759, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52001 in?
ZIP code 52001 observes the CST timezone.