52053 ZIP Code — Holy Cross, IA

Dubuque County, Iowa

ZIP code 52053 is located in Holy Cross, Iowa, within Dubuque County. It covers approximately 58.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52053

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 $225,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $114,265. 40% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52053 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,317

population

58.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holy Cross	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52065 New Vienna (7.3 mi) 52073 Sherrill (7.7 mi) 53806 Cassville (8.9 mi) 52002 Dubuque (10.7 mi) 52040 Dyersville (10.9 mi) 52035 Colesburg (11.4 mi) 52045 Epworth (11.5 mi) 52046 Farley (11.5 mi) 52052 Guttenberg (11.6 mi) 53820 Potosi (12.8 mi) 52001 Dubuque (14.2 mi) 53810 Glen Haven (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,317
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	58.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.6125
Longitude	-90.9651
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	33.0%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,317

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$114,265

Median household income

$37,288

Per capita income

$225,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

1.3%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

353

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

116

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	21.3%
18 and over	1,036	78.7%
65 and over	288	21.9%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,262	95.1%
Two or more races	37	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.8%
Other race	10	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 6.9%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 35.0%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	6.9%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	35.0%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$114,265

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 28.2%

$500k–$1M 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	1.1%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	30.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	46.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	17.0%
Propane / LP gas	56.5%
Fuel oil	10.5%
Wood	11.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	332	74.1%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	73	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	39	8.7%
Households with children under 18	170	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	37.3%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	29.3%
Married	60.4%	65.6%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	4.4%
Divorced	2.6%	0.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	11.3%
Kindergarten	3	0.9%
Elementary school	84	24.3%
High school	79	22.8%
College / grad school	141	40.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Retail trade 16.1%

Other services 12.7%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Professional & management 10.9%

Construction 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 1.3%

Under 18 years 0.4%

18 and over 1.5%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	24.8%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.2%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,196	90.8%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,306	99.2%
Born in same state	1,306	99.2%
Born in different state	1,232	93.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.8%
Not a US citizen	6	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	222	16.9%
French	86	6.5%
Arab	65	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.9%
English	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52053

What city is ZIP code 52053 in?

ZIP code 52053 is primarily assigned to Holy Cross, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52053 in?

ZIP code 52053 falls within Dubuque County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52053 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 52053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52053?

The median household income in ZIP code 52053 is $114,265, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 52053?

ZIP code 52053 has an estimated population of 1,317 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52053?

The median home value in ZIP code 52053 is $225,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52053 in?

ZIP code 52053 observes the CST timezone.