City

Cascade, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dubuque County  ·  Iowa

👥3,581Population
💰$70,833Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.0Median Age
🏠$210,600Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 6.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian0.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
18%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate834 (37.2%)
Some College188 (8.4%)
Associates270 (12%)
Bachelors351 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree601 (26.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
HS Grad37.2%
Some College8.4%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,833 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$210,600 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$887/mo
Total Housing Units1,399
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Cascade, IA

Cascade is a city in Iowa, located in Dubuque County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,581 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33 years.

Economically, Cascade is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,833 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cascade is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $887 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cascade is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.9%).

Cascade, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Cascade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52033 3,581 $70,833 $210,600 $887 2.2% 42.4% 75.9%