52046 ZIP Code — Farley, IA

Dubuque County, Iowa

ZIP code 52046 is located in Farley, Iowa, within Dubuque County. It covers approximately 48.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52046

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,286. The poverty rate of 3% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52046 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,663

population

48.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52045 Epworth (5.5 mi) 52078 Worthington (6.2 mi) 52040 Dyersville (6.8 mi) 52065 New Vienna (9.6 mi) 52053 Holy Cross (11.5 mi) 52068 Peosta (11.7 mi) 52033 Cascade (12.3 mi) 52237 Hopkinton (13.4 mi) 52002 Dubuque (13.4 mi) 52032 Bernard (15 mi) 52223 Delhi (15 mi) 52073 Sherrill (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,663
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	48.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4537
Longitude	-91.0337
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	23.9%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.8%	5.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,663

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$99,286

Median household income

$40,181

Per capita income

$248,000

Median home value

$962

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

762

Housing units

27.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

121

5–9

108

118

10–14

131

15–19

20–24

148

25–34

164

35–44

103

196

45–54

218

55–59

60–64

105

142

65–74

157

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	743	27.9%
18 and over	1,920	72.1%
65 and over	412	15.5%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,562	94.9%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.4%
Other race	36	1.3%
Black or African American	33	1.2%
Two or more races	32	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.9%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.8%	5.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$99,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,000
Median rent / month	$962
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.6%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	678	72.6%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	78	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	146	15.6%
Households with children under 18	330	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	257	27.5%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	21.8%
Married	74.3%	67.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	0.1%	5.3%
Divorced	3.8%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	90	13.3%
Kindergarten	29	4.3%
Elementary school	324	47.7%
High school	175	25.8%
College / grad school	61	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Construction 10.3%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Retail trade 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 1.5%

Public administration 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 10.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	26.9%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	26.5%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.3%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,433	91.4%
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)	2,591	97.3%
Born in same state	2,587	97.1%
Born in different state	2,261	84.9%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	72	2.7%
Not a US citizen	28	38.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	612	23%
Arab	189	7.1%
French	48	1.8%
Polish	23	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	0.4%
Norwegian	5	0.2%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52046

What city is ZIP code 52046 in?

ZIP code 52046 is primarily assigned to Farley, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52046 in?

ZIP code 52046 falls within Dubuque County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 52046?

ZIP code 52046 has an estimated population of 2,663 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52046?

The median household income in ZIP code 52046 is $99,286, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52046?

The median home value in ZIP code 52046 is $248,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52046 in?

ZIP code 52046 observes the CST timezone.