52054 ZIP Code — La Motte, IA

Jackson County, Iowa

ZIP code 52054 is located in La Motte, Iowa, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 56.30 square miles and serves a population of 749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52054

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 $193,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,361. 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 23 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 52054 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

749

population

56.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Motte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52079 Zwingle (5.1 mi) 52031 Bellevue (7.6 mi) 52003 Dubuque (9.5 mi) 52032 Bernard (11.6 mi) 61025 East Dubuque (11.8 mi) 52068 Peosta (12.7 mi) 61036 Galena (13 mi) 52060 Maquoketa (14.4 mi) 52099 Dubuque (15 mi) 61041 Hanover (15.9 mi) 52207 Baldwin (17.2 mi) 53811 Hazel Green (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	749
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	56.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3021
Longitude	-90.6218
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	20.7%	41.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	22.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.7%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

749

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$97,361

Median household income

$44,499

Per capita income

$193,400

Median home value

$1,095

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

310

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	120	16.0%
18 and over	629	84.0%
65 and over	176	23.5%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	730	97.5%
Two or more races	19	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.7%	41.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	22.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.7%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	27.8%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$97,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 13.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,400
Median rent / month	$1,095
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	96.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	36.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.8%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.1%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	53.8%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	210	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	75	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	33	10.1%
Households with children under 18	56	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	34.3%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	28.1%
Married	62.3%	64.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	0.6%	2.8%
Divorced	15.4%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.7%
Elementary school	34	23.1%
High school	56	38.1%
College / grad school	53	36.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Retail trade 14.9%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Construction 9.0%

Wholesale trade 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Information 2.2%

Professional & management 2.0%

Public administration 1.2%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	23.6%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	9.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.5%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	725	96.8%
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)	749	100.0%
Born in same state	749	100.0%
Born in different state	671	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	174	23.2%
French	83	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	2%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52054

What city is ZIP code 52054 in?

ZIP code 52054 is primarily assigned to La Motte, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52054 in?

ZIP code 52054 falls within Jackson County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52054 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 52054 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52054 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 52054 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52054?

The median home value in ZIP code 52054 is $193,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 52054?

ZIP code 52054 has an estimated population of 749 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52054 in?

ZIP code 52054 observes the CST timezone.