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Dubuque, IA — ZIP 52001

Population: 43,101 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 52001 (Dubuque, IA) is $210,077 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,031/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$210,077

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$210,077
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.4%
10-year appreciation
+62.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$211,932
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$220,000
Median list price
$219,450
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
-1.4%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
184
For-sale inventory
123
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
124
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
55

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,031/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$788/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$891/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,131/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,516/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,865/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
Schools include
Audubon Elementary School, Dubuque Senior High School, Eisenhower Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, Irving Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, hail, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
46
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Peoples Natural Gas Co. (3.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.1 in
Annual snowfall
37.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,927
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,150

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Rigdon Private Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER, FINLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-166 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
70.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,405
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
69.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
53,012
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
334

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 52001State medianUS median
Typical home value$210,077$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$220,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,031/mo$1,168/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,405$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 52001?
$210,077.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 52001?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 52001?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 52001?
Typical rent: $1,031/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 52001?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 52001 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 52001. 46 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 52001?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 52001?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 52001?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Peoples Natural Gas Co., 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 52001?
11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 52001 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 52001?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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