52045 ZIP Code — Epworth, IA

Dubuque County, Iowa

ZIP code 52045 is located in Epworth, Iowa, within Dubuque County. It covers approximately 48.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,950 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52045

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,300. 33% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52045 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,950

population

48.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Epworth	Acceptable
Epworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52046 Farley (5.5 mi) 52068 Peosta (6.2 mi) 52002 Dubuque (8.7 mi) 52078 Worthington (10.7 mi) 52053 Holy Cross (11.5 mi) 52040 Dyersville (11.7 mi) 52032 Bernard (11.9 mi) 52033 Cascade (12.7 mi) 52065 New Vienna (12.9 mi) 52099 Dubuque (13.1 mi) 52073 Sherrill (13.1 mi) 52001 Dubuque (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,950
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	48.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4489
Longitude	-90.9255
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	40.1%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	5.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,950

Population

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$81,300

Median household income

$30,711

Per capita income

$233,100

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

868

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

137

5–9

120

209

10–14

183

165

15–19

145

20–24

155

25–34

137

199

35–44

175

174

45–54

152

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	868	29.4%
18 and over	2,082	70.6%
65 and over	382	12.9%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,921	98.5%
Two or more races	17	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.5%
Black or African American	8	0.3%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	5.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$81,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 38.9%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,100
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	1.0%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.6%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	573	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	36	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	205	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	266	24.6%
Households with children under 18	419	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	24.7%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	23.9%
Married	54.9%	52.5%
Separated	0.0%	6.0%
Widowed	0.9%	11.6%
Divorced	7.7%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	4.2%
Kindergarten	41	3.8%
Elementary school	528	49.5%
High school	296	27.8%
College / grad school	156	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Construction 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Retail trade 8.7%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 64.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	25.2%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	19.4%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	26.8%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.2%
Public insurance	20.9%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,836	96.1%
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)	2,949	100.0%
Born in same state	2,945	99.8%
Born in different state	2,629	89.1%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	727	24.6%
Arab	132	4.5%
French	128	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	1.3%
Norwegian	12	0.4%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52045

What city is ZIP code 52045 in?

ZIP code 52045 is primarily assigned to Epworth, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52045 in?

ZIP code 52045 falls within Dubuque County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 52045?

ZIP code 52045 has an estimated population of 2,950 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52045?

The median home value in ZIP code 52045 is $233,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52045?

The median household income in ZIP code 52045 is $81,300, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52045 in?

ZIP code 52045 observes the CST timezone.