52003 ZIP Code, Dubuque, IA
52003 is a ZIP code in Dubuque, Iowa in Dubuque County. It covers 56 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61025, 52068 and 52071. 13,796 people live here in 5,665 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. With about 245 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $98,908, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Dubuque, IA
- County: Dubuque County
- Land area: 56 sq mi
- Population: 13,796
- Median household income: $98,908
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,796 |
| Households | 5,665 |
| Median household income | $98,908 |
| Income per person | $52,172 |
| Median age | 43.1 |
| Homeowners | 88.9% |
| Median home value | $286,100 |
| Median rent | $932 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Broadband internet | 91.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.1% |
| $25–35K | 5.8% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 14.0% |
| $75–100K | 11.2% |
| $100–150K | 21.3% |
| $150–200K | 12.4% |
| $200K+ | 15.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 15.9% |
| 65–74 | 13.6% |
| 75+ | 8.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 51.8% |
| Owned outright | 33.4% |
| Rented | 10.3% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.0% |
| Townhome | 4.2% |
| 2–4 units | 3.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 3.7% |
| Mobile / other | 9.3% |
Businesses in 52003
503 business establishments with 9,144 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 77
- Construction: 67
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 53
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 52
- Wholesale Trade: 39
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 33
- Accommodation and Food Services: 32
- Finance and Insurance: 30
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61025 — East Dubuque city, IL (6.4 mi)
- 52068 — Peosta city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 52071 — St. Donatus city, IA (8 mi)
- 52001 — Dubuque city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 52002 — Dubuque city, IA (8.3 mi)
- 52054 — La Motte city, IA (8.9 mi)
- 52079 — Zwingle city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 53811 — Sandy Hook CDP, WI (10.6 mi)
Areas that include 52003
- Dubuque, IA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Dubuque County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 13: highest median household income in Dubuque County
- No. 5 of 13: highest median home value in Dubuque County
- No. 5 of 13: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Dubuque County
- No. 5 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Dubuque County
- No. 5 of 11: fastest population growth in Dubuque County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52003, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52003 in?
- 52003 is a Dubuque, IA mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Dubuque; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52003 in?
- 52003 is in Dubuque County.
- What is the population of 52003?
- About 13,796 people (±906), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,060.
- What is the median household income in 52003?
- $98,908 (±$8,015), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 52003?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52003 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52003?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61025 (6.4 mi, East Dubuque), 52068 (7.2 mi, Peosta), 52071 (8 mi, St. Donatus), 52001 (8.2 mi, Dubuque), 52002 (8.3 mi, Dubuque) and 52054 (8.9 mi, La Motte).
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