52073 ZIP Code — Sherrill, IA

Dubuque County, Iowa

ZIP code 52073 is located in Sherrill, Iowa, within Dubuque County. It covers approximately 48.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,496 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52073

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 $241,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,838. The poverty rate of 6% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52073 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,496

population

48.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sherrill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53820 Potosi (5.8 mi) 52002 Dubuque (6.5 mi) 52001 Dubuque (7.4 mi) 52053 Holy Cross (7.7 mi) 52099 Dubuque (9.9 mi) 53806 Cassville (9.9 mi) 52045 Epworth (13.1 mi) 52068 Peosta (13.6 mi) 52065 New Vienna (14.8 mi) 52003 Dubuque (15.3 mi) 52046 Farley (16 mi) 53811 Hazel Green (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,496
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	48.00 sq mi
Water area	3.16 sq mi
Latitude	42.6196
Longitude	-90.8149
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	28.2%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,496

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$81,838

Median household income

$33,177

Per capita income

$241,800

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

550

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

35–44

152

45–54

136

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	341	22.8%
18 and over	1,155	77.2%
65 and over	229	15.3%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,453	97.1%
Two or more races	36	2.4%
Black or African American	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	38.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	30.0%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$81,838

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 31.9%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,800
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	95.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	29.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	62.7%
Fuel oil	8.0%
Wood	7.0%
Solar	1.2%
No fuel used	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	323	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	72	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	131	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	61	10.4%
Households with children under 18	130	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	29.1%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	26.1%
Married	55.4%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	8.3%
Divorced	10.4%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.5%
Kindergarten	33	10.4%
Elementary school	164	51.7%
High school	87	27.4%
College / grad school	25	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Other services 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Construction 1.6%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	15.0%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	25.2%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	73.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.0%
Public insurance	23.5%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,448	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)	1,496	100.0%
Born in same state	1,496	100.0%
Born in different state	1,408	94.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	336	22.5%
Arab	152	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	3.7%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52073

What city is ZIP code 52073 in?

ZIP code 52073 is primarily assigned to Sherrill, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52073 in?

ZIP code 52073 falls within Dubuque County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52073 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 52073 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 52073?

ZIP code 52073 has an estimated population of 1,496 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52073?

The median household income in ZIP code 52073 is $81,838, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52073?

The median home value in ZIP code 52073 is $241,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 52073 in?

ZIP code 52073 observes the CST timezone.