City

Maquoketa, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Iowa

👥8,139Population
💰$63,528Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$148,700Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.8%
Asian0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,337 (41.6%)
Some College853 (15.2%)
Associates772 (13.7%)
Bachelors675 (12%)
Graduate Degree963 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College15.2%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,528 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$148,700 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units3,825
Vacant Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Maquoketa, IA

Maquoketa is a city in Iowa, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,139 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Maquoketa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,528 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Maquoketa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Maquoketa is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Maquoketa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52060 8,139 $63,528 $148,700 $746 8.4% 29.2% 74.1%