Dubuque, IA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 52001 serves a portion of Dubuque, Iowa, within Dubuque County. This community is home to approximately 25,516 residents, with a median age of 41.7 years. The median household income of $62,762 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $225,943 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Dubuque is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 92 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 21% and an unemployment rate of 9.9%, 52001 reflects the economic character of Dubuque County in Iowa.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 25,516 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,036 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,762 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $225,943 | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 92 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.9% | ↑ 154% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 23.6% | ↑ 107% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 21% | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.7 yrs | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 10,971 | — |