52079 ZIP Code — Zwingle, IA

Dubuque County, Iowa

ZIP code 52079 is located in Zwingle, Iowa, within Dubuque County. It covers approximately 59.32 square miles and serves a population of 685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52079

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 $229,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,409. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52079 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

685
population
59.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52079 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Zwingle Acceptable
Zwingle Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52054 La Motte (5.1 mi) 52032 Bernard (6.8 mi) 52068 Peosta (11.1 mi) 52003 Dubuque (11.8 mi) 52031 Bellevue (12.1 mi) 52060 Maquoketa (12.5 mi) 52207 Baldwin (13.2 mi) 52309 Monmouth (13.6 mi) 52033 Cascade (15 mi) 61025 East Dubuque (15.5 mi) 52321 Onslow (15.9 mi) 52045 Epworth (16 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 685
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 061
Geography
Land area 59.32 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.2776
Longitude -90.7156
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 48.6% 38.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 34.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.8% 21.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 5.2% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

685
Population
12
People per sq mi
52.3
Median age
$93,409
Median household income
$42,880
Per capita income
$229,800
Median home value
$544
Median monthly rent
92.9%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
330
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
5
20
5–9
16
26
10–14
20
22
15–19
17
46
20–24
35
24
25–34
18
37
35–44
28
19
45–54
15
33
55–59
26
49
60–64
37
90
65–74
69
15
75–84
11
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812017.5%
18 and over56582.5%
65 and over18627.2%
Median age52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White685100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.6% 38.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 34.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.8% 21.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 5.2% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 6.2%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 1.9%
$50k–$75k 14.0%
$75k–$100k 24.2%
$100k–$150k 26.7%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 6.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k6.2%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k1.9%
$50k–$75k14.0%
$75k–$100k24.2%
$100k–$150k26.7%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+6.8%
Median income$93,409

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%
$50k–$100k 5.0%
$100k–$150k 15.4%
$150k–$200k 10.4%
$200k–$300k 45.5%
$300k–$500k 20.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$229,800
Median rent / month$544
Owner occupied92.9%
Renter occupied7.1%
Vacant8.8%
Single-family detached94.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.4%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.7%
2000–200913.0%
1990–19999.1%
1980–198910.5%
1970–197923.2%
1960–19695.4%
1950–19593.7%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier27.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms18.4%
3 bedrooms66.0%
4 bedrooms9.1%
5+ bedrooms6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle16.5%
2 vehicles43.2%
3 or more39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.9%
Electricity2.2%
Propane / LP gas64.6%
Fuel oil3.7%
Wood0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family19359.9%
Cohabiting couple206.2%
Male householder, no spouse7523.3%
Female householder, no spouse3410.6%
Households with children under 18299.0%
Households with seniors (65+)13241.0%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.1%7.7%
Married60.4%74.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.0%10.8%
Divorced7.5%6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 9.7%
HS graduate 33.1%
Some college, no degree 17.6%
Associate's degree 15.7%
Bachelor's degree 16.1%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.3%
Bachelor's or higher23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool74.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school7351.4%
High school3927.5%
College / grad school2316.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.2%
Manufacturing 16.0%
Education & healthcare 15.8%
Retail trade 9.8%
Other services 8.4%
Finance & real estate 6.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.7%
Agriculture & mining 4.5%
Professional & management 1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.9%
Service12.2%
Sales & office12.4%
Natural resources & construction26.1%
Production & transportation20.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.0%
Government2.9%
Self-employed11.2%
Unpaid family workers2.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.9%
Carpool15.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home10.0%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)37.0

Poverty

All people 8.0%
Under 18 years 14.2%
18 and over 6.7%
Married-couple families 1.6%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.2%
Retirement income37.0%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP0.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure30.6%
High cholesterol32.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis22.9%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.8%
Binge drinking24.5%
No physical activity21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health12.0%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.2%
Visited dentist68.6%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans488.5%
Disability%
Any disability13.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.6%
65 and over24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.8%
Public insurance34.9%
No insurance5.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only67498.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)67398.2%
Born in same state67398.2%
Born in different state53678.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen121.8%
Not a US citizen12100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian25737.5%
French618.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish81.2%
Arab71%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.0%
Internet access86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52079

What city is ZIP code 52079 in?

ZIP code 52079 is primarily assigned to Zwingle, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52079 in?

ZIP code 52079 falls within Jackson County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52079 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 52079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52079 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 52079 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52079 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 52079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 52079?

ZIP code 52079 has an estimated population of 685 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52079 in?

ZIP code 52079 observes the CST timezone.

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