City

Dubuque, IA

5 ZIP codes  ·  Dubuque County  ·  Iowa

👥74,730Population
💰$73,989Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$210,994Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 3.6%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Black3.6%
Asian1.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma428 (0.9%)
HS Graduate14,024 (29.3%)
Some College5,055 (10.6%)
Associates6,259 (13.1%)
Bachelors4,902 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree17,180 (35.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 35.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College10.6%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate35.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,989 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$210,993 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$955/mo
Total Housing Units33,492
Vacant Units2,062

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$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
55%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Dubuque, IA

Dubuque is a city in Iowa, located in Dubuque County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 74,730 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.52 years.

Economically, Dubuque is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,988 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dubuque is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,993, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $955 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dubuque is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.18%).

Dubuque, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Dubuque
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52001 43,064 $60,882 $168,900 $916 5.1% 41.3% 62.4%
52002 17,931 $88,060 $273,400 $1,051 2.4% 51.7% 74.6%
52003 13,735 $96,714 $261,500 $953 2.1% 53.2% 88.6%