52003 ZIP Code — Dubuque, IA

Dubuque County, Iowa

ZIP code 52003 is located in Dubuque, Iowa, within Dubuque County. It covers approximately 56.37 square miles and serves a population of 13,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52003

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 $255,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,703) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52003 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,820

population

56.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52003 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52003

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dubuque	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61025 East Dubuque (5.1 mi) 52099 Dubuque (5.6 mi) 52068 Peosta (8.6 mi) 52001 Dubuque (8.8 mi) 52054 La Motte (9.5 mi) 53811 Hazel Green (9.7 mi) 52002 Dubuque (9.7 mi) 52079 Zwingle (11.8 mi) 61036 Galena (12 mi) 53807 Cuba City (14.1 mi) 52031 Bellevue (14.2 mi) 52045 Epworth (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,820
Population density	245 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	56.37 sq mi
Water area	2.27 sq mi
Latitude	42.4388
Longitude	-90.6408
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	28.3%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.4%	5.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

13,820

Population

245

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$91,703

Median household income

$47,130

Per capita income

$255,000

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

5,128

Housing units

43.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

393

Under 5

443

472

5–9

532

399

10–14

450

427

15–19

482

247

20–24

278

750

25–34

845

735

35–44

828

805

45–54

908

550

55–59

621

401

60–64

453

751

65–74

847

382

75–84

430

184

85+

207

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,268	23.6%
18 and over	10,552	76.4%
65 and over	2,801	20.3%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	13,297	95%
Two or more races	392	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	174	1.2%
Other race	63	0.5%
Asian	39	0.3%
Black or African American	27	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.4%	5.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$91,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 25.4%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,000
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.3%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	2.4%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,189	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	403	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	859	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,072	19.4%
Households with children under 18	1,581	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,858	33.6%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	22.4%
Married	61.3%	58.9%
Separated	1.0%	1.0%
Widowed	2.3%	8.2%
Divorced	8.1%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 25.2%

Graduate / professional 17.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	43.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	359	10.5%
Kindergarten	211	6.2%
Elementary school	1,453	42.5%
High school	715	20.9%
College / grad school	683	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Construction 7.0%

Professional & management 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.2%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	23.5%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	74.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	596	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.0%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,984	94.0%
Spanish	136	1.0%
Other Indo-European	131	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,586	98.3%
Born in same state	13,552	98.1%
Born in different state	10,288	74.4%
Foreign born	34	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	234	1.7%
Not a US citizen	69	29.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,250	23.5%
French	1,074	7.8%
Arab	994	7.2%
Polish	486	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	175	1.3%
English	162	1.2%
German	43	0.3%
Irish	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52003

What city is ZIP code 52003 in?

ZIP code 52003 is primarily assigned to Dubuque, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52003 in?

ZIP code 52003 falls within Dubuque County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52003 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 52003 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 52003?

ZIP code 52003 has an estimated population of 13,820 residents, with a density of 245 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52003?

The median household income in ZIP code 52003 is $91,703, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52003?

The median home value in ZIP code 52003 is $255,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52003 in?

ZIP code 52003 observes the CST timezone.