City

Holy Cross, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dubuque County  ·  Iowa

👥1,160Population
💰$103,250Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$281,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
16%
25–44
14%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 85% below avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate289 (44.4%)
Some College32 (4.9%)
Associates72 (11.1%)
Bachelors94 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree164 (25.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
HS Grad44.4%
Some College4.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,250 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$281,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units428
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Holy Cross, IA

Holy Cross is a city in Iowa, located in Dubuque County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,160 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Holy Cross is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,250 is above the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Holy Cross is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $635 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Holy Cross is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.09%).

Holy Cross, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Holy Cross
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52053 1,160 $103,250 $281,600 $635 1.1% 39.6% 76.8%