County

Dubuque County, IA

18 ZIP codes  ·  14 cities  ·  Iowa

👥101,344Population
💰$78,279Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$223,224Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 3.1%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Black3.1%
Asian1.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma548 (0.8%)
HS Graduate20,581 (31.8%)
Some College6,563 (10.1%)
Associates8,099 (12.5%)
Bachelors7,411 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree21,494 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College10.1%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,279 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$223,223 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$947/mo
Total Housing Units44,189
Vacant Units2,588

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Dubuque County, IA

Dubuque County is located in Iowa and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 101,344 residents. With a median age of 39.09, it is a middle-aged county.

Dubuque County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,279 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Dubuque County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $223,223 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $946. Homeownership rates are high at 74.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Dubuque County are primarily White (89.05%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Dubuque County, IA is a middle-income area in Iowa. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Dubuque County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
52032 Bernard 1,277 $83,625 $260,300 $376 4.0% 27.9%
52033 Cascade 3,581 $70,833 $210,600 $887 2.2% 42.4%
52001 Dubuque 43,064 $60,882 $168,900 $916 5.1% 41.3%
52002 Dubuque 17,931 $88,060 $273,400 $1,051 2.4% 51.7%
52003 Dubuque 13,735 $96,714 $261,500 $953 2.1% 53.2%
52039 Durango 1,005 $77,404 $269,900 4.9% 36.7%
52040 Dyersville 5,508 $76,923 $229,900 $1,085 2.8% 35.5%
52045 Epworth 2,872 $83,239 $248,900 $896 3.9% 41.7%
52046 Farley 2,628 $101,154 $259,300 $980 5.8% 44.0%
52053 Holy Cross 1,160 $103,250 $281,600 $635 1.1% 39.6%
52056 Luxemburg 230 $77,292 $168,300 1.0% 31.9%
52065 New Vienna 729 $86,369 $206,900 $763 1.0% 31.5%
52068 Peosta 4,582 $123,096 $345,700 $1,023 4.6% 53.6%
52073 Sherrill 1,410 $81,875 $257,900 $1,037 1.9% 38.7%
52078 Worthington 805 $93,676 $205,400 $575 2.5% 26.3%
52079 Zwingle 827 $98,846 $248,200 $850 0.8% 43.8%