US ZIP Code
52046

Farley, IA

Dubuque County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 2,628 Population ↑ 9% since 2019
💰 $101,154 Median HH Income
▲ 33% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019
🎂 36.3 Median Age ↓ 6% since 2019
🏠 $259,300 Median Home Value
≈ Avg ↑ 40% since 2019
🎓 44.0% College Grads
▲ 13% above avg
📊 5.8% Unemployment
▲ 18% above avg ↑ 144% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code52046
CityFarley
StateIowa (IA)
CountyDubuque County
Area Code563
Elevation1,076 ft
Latitude42.440225
Longitude-91.011915
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19061
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.6% (1,276) Female 51.5% (1,352) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 5%Black: 1.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic5.0%
Black1.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.83
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.8%)
HS Graduate550 (37.3%)
Some College120 (8.1%)
Associates144 (9.8%)
Bachelors211 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree437 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College8.1%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–100k
3%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
20%
$200k–300k
36%
$300k–500k
20%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,154 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019
Median Home Value$259,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 40% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$980/mo ↑ 19% since 2019
Total Units954
Vacant Units28
Avg HH Size2.83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–50k
13%
$50k–75k
11%
$75k–100k
17%
$100k–150k
29%
$150k–200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%

Summary

Total Units954
Vacant28
Owner Occupied75.5%
Renter Occupied24.5%
Avg HH Size2.83
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 52046 is in Farley, IA, in Dubuque County.
ZIP code 52046 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 52046 is in Dubuque County, IA.
ZIP 52046 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 52046 is 2,628 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 52046 is $101,154 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 52046 is $259,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 52046

ZIP code 52046 is located in Farley, Iowa, within Dubuque County. With a population of 2,628, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 52046 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,154 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 52046 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $980 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.

The population of 52046 is primarily White (93.68%). Residents are well-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 52046 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.

Overall, ZIP code 52046 in Farley, IA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,628 residents, a median household income of $101,154, and a median home value of $259,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.