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Bettendorf, IA
City in Scott County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52722.
Population
39,647
Land area
21.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,861
ZIP codes
1
Bettendorf and its ZIP codes
Bettendorf at a glance
- Bettendorf is about 32 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $100,495 a year, 34% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,500 (47% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,187 a month.
Local data for Bettendorf, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bettendorf, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,495
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$306,500
Median rent
$1,187/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
50.7%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,299), Irish Americans (6,252), Mexican Americans (1,576).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Bettendorf.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,669
92,986 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.13B
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
PPP loans
$110M
1,151 loans, 12,674 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bettendorf, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bettendorf, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,118
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
553
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bettendorf, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Bettendorf
1 in or overlapping Bettendorf. Population shown
Cities near Bettendorf
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Panorama ParkCity | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| RiverdaleCity | 2.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Campbell's Island, ILCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Hampton, ILVillage | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| East Moline, ILCity | 3.9 mi | 14.6 |
| Rock Island Arsenal, ILCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.6 |
| ArgoCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Silvis, ILCity | 5.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Le ClaireCity | 6.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Carbon Cliff, ILVillage | 6.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Moline, ILCity | 6.6 mi | 16.8 |
| DavenportCity | 6.9 mi | 64.2 |
| Rapids City, ILVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Barstow, ILCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| EldridgeCity | 7.4 mi | 9.8 |
| Rock Island, ILCity | 7.4 mi | 17.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bettendorf, IA in?
- Bettendorf is in Scott County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Bettendorf, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bettendorf include 52722.
- What is the population of Bettendorf, IA?
- About 39,647 people live in Bettendorf, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bettendorf?
- Nearby places include Panorama Park (1.4 mi), Riverdale (2.1 mi), Campbell's Island, IL (2.9 mi), Hampton, IL (3.7 mi), East Moline, IL (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023