52002 ZIP Code — Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County, Iowa
ZIP code 52002 is located in Dubuque, Iowa, within Dubuque County. It covers approximately 29.17 square miles and serves a population of 17,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.
About ZIP code 52002
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $87,000. 34% 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 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,871
population
29.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dubuque | Acceptable |
| Dubuque | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52001 Dubuque (5.3 mi)
52099 Dubuque (5.5 mi)
52073 Sherrill (6.5 mi)
52068 Peosta (7.2 mi)
52045 Epworth (8.7 mi)
52003 Dubuque (9.7 mi)
53820 Potosi (10.6 mi)
52053 Holy Cross (10.7 mi)
61025 East Dubuque (13.1 mi)
52046 Farley (13.4 mi)
53811 Hazel Green (14.1 mi)
53806 Cassville (16.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,871 |
| Population density | 613 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 29.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5268 |
| Longitude | -90.7901 |
| 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 | 32.6% | 38.6% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 34.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
17,871
Population
613
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$87,000
Median household income
$42,106
Per capita income
$258,000
Median home value
$993
Median monthly rent
74.3%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
5,627
Housing units
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
598
Under 5
631
653
5–9
689
526
10–14
554
659
15–19
694
380
20–24
401
1,069
25–34
1,126
1,062
35–44
1,120
920
45–54
970
494
55–59
521
655
60–64
690
933
65–74
984
519
75–84
546
232
85+
245
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,638 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,233 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,459 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.4%
Black or African American
4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,704 | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 724 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 598 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 556 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 283 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 38.6% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 34.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $87,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
3.7%
$150k–$200k
16.2%
$200k–$300k
40.8%
$300k–$500k
28.9%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $258,000 |
| Median rent / month | $993 |
| Owner occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter occupied | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.0% |
| 3 or more | 21.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.7% |
| Electricity | 22.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,253 | 60.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 432 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 903 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,404 | 20.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,333 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,314 | 33.1% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 25.3% |
| Married | 65.1% | 59.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college, no degree
13.7%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
29.8%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 433 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 330 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,897 | 43.9% |
| High school | 1,101 | 25.5% |
| College / grad school | 559 | 12.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Retail trade
13.2%
Finance & real estate
9.5%
Professional & management
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Other services
2.9%
Construction
2.5%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.0% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
12.5%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 31.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 7.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,090 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.0% |
| Public insurance | 31.7% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,642 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 462 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 12 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 364 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,822 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 16,788 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 12,949 | 72.5% |
| Foreign born | 34 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,049 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 558 | 53.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,830 | 21.4% |
| French | 1,523 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 578 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 391 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 124 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 73 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52002
What city is ZIP code 52002 in?
ZIP code 52002 is primarily assigned to Dubuque, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52002 in?
ZIP code 52002 falls within Dubuque County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 52002?
ZIP code 52002 has an estimated population of 17,871 residents, with a density of 613 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52002?
The median household income in ZIP code 52002 is $87,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52002?
The median home value in ZIP code 52002 is $258,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52002 in?
ZIP code 52002 observes the CST timezone.