52053 ZIP Code, Holy Cross, IA
52053 is a ZIP code in Holy Cross, Iowa — mostly in Dubuque County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Clayton County. It covers 58 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52056, 52066 and 52039. 1,148 people live here in 462 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $83,000, above the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 48.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Holy Cross, IA
- County: Dubuque County
- Land area: 58 sq mi
- Population: 1,148
- Median household income: $83,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,148 |
| Households | 462 |
| Median household income | $83,000 |
| Income per person | $39,920 |
| Median age | 48.8 |
| Homeowners | 78.6% |
| Median home value | $251,900 |
| Median rent | $682 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 36.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% |
| Broadband internet | 88.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 8.7% |
| $50–75K | 18.6% |
| $75–100K | 7.6% |
| $100–150K | 28.6% |
| $150–200K | 9.3% |
| $200K+ | 8.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.4% |
| 10–19 | 14.7% |
| 20–24 | 8.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–44 | 3.6% |
| 45–54 | 19.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 12.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.5% |
| Owned outright | 34.2% |
| Rented | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.9% |
| 5–19 units | 7.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.1% |
Businesses in 52053
19 business establishments with 68 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52056 — Luxemburg city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 52066 — North Buena Vista city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 52039 — Rickardsville city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 52065 — New Vienna city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 52073 — Sherrill city, IA (7.3 mi)
- 53806 — Cassville village, WI (8.8 mi)
- 52045 — Epworth city, IA (10.6 mi)
- 52002 — Dubuque city, IA (11.3 mi)
Areas that include 52053
- Holy Cross, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- North Buena Vista, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Clayton County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Dubuque County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52053, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52053 in?
- 52053 is a Holy Cross, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52053 in?
- 52053 is mostly in Dubuque County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Clayton County.
- What is the population of 52053?
- About 1,148 people (±232), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,120.
- What is the median household income in 52053?
- $83,000 (±$28,383), 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 52053?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52053 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52053?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52056 (5.5 mi, Luxemburg), 52066 (5.5 mi, North Buena Vista), 52039 (7.2 mi, Rickardsville), 52065 (7.2 mi, New Vienna), 52073 (7.3 mi, Sherrill) and 53806 (8.8 mi, Cassville).
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