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Dubuque County
Durango, IA
52039
52039 ZIP Code — Durango, IA
Dubuque County, Iowa
ZIP code 52039 is located in
Durango ,
Iowa ,
within Dubuque County .
It covers approximately 35.36 square miles and serves a population of
908 residents.
This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 563 .
About ZIP code 52039
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 $235,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $104,375. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 52039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
908
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
35.36 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
42.5351
Longitude
-90.8407
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
563
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
19.7%
38.6%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
34.4%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
48.9%
21.9%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.9%
5.2%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$104,375
Median household income
$235,500
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 129 14.2% 18 and over 779 85.8% 65 and over 208 22.9% Median age 56.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 861 94.2% Asian 41 4.5% Hispanic or Latino 6 0.7% Two or more races 6 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
19.7%
38.6%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
34.4%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
48.9%
21.9%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.9%
5.2%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 0.3% $15k–$25k 6.6% $25k–$35k 3.3% $35k–$50k 4.2% $50k–$75k 17.2% $75k–$100k 11.7% $100k–$150k 26.5% $150k–$200k 17.5% $200k+ 7.8% Median income $104,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $235,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 98.5% Renter occupied 1.5% Vacant 11.7% Single-family detached 98.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.1% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 10.9% 1990–1999 4.3% 1980–1989 11.2% 1970–1979 34.0% 1960–1969 6.6% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 1.1% 1939 or earlier 25.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.5% 2 bedrooms 12.2% 3 bedrooms 52.7% 4 bedrooms 31.4% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.2% 1 vehicle 31.9% 2 vehicles 29.5% 3 or more 34.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 16.6% Electricity 15.4% Propane / LP gas 45.2% Fuel oil 8.1% Wood 14.5% Solar 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 227 68.4% Cohabiting couple 25 7.5% Male householder, no spouse 51 15.4% Female householder, no spouse 29 8.7% Households with children under 18 59 17.8% Households with seniors (65+) 152 45.8% Average household size 2.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.9% 22.9% Married 68.3% 66.5% Separated 0.3% 0.0% Widowed 0.6% 6.7% Divorced 4.9% 3.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.2% Bachelor's or higher 16.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 2.9% Kindergarten 21 20.0% Elementary school 60 57.1% High school 5 4.8% College / grad school 16 15.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Public administration
15.6%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Professional & management
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.7% Service 33.1% Sales & office 11.5% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 18.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.7% Government 31.1% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.5% Carpool 2.4% Public transit 0.4% Walk 0.8% Work from home 4.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.3% Retirement income 28.9% Supplemental Security 3.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 28.2% High cholesterol 31.0% Diabetes 8.5% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 22.2% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.5% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.6% Binge drinking 25.4% No physical activity 18.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 16.3% Fair or poor health 10.1% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 8.2% No health insurance 7.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.6% Visited dentist 75.0% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 9.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 90 11.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.9% Under 18 7.0% 18–64 years 6.1% 65 and over 35.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 89.9% Public insurance 28.7% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 867 95.5% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 865 95.3% Born in same state 865 95.3% Born in different state 801 88.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 43 4.7% Not a US citizen 34 79.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 102 11.2% Arab 50 5.5% French 28 3.1%
Ancestry Count % English 12 1.3% Polish 4 0.4% Irish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.6% Internet access 88.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52039
What city is ZIP code 52039 in?
ZIP code 52039 is primarily assigned to Durango, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52039 in?
ZIP code 52039 falls within Dubuque County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 52039 mostly owner-occupied?
99% of occupied units in ZIP code 52039 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 52039 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 52039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 52039 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 52039 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52039?
The median household income in ZIP code 52039 is $104,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52039 in?
ZIP code 52039 observes the CST timezone.
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