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Dubuque, IA
City in Dubuque County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52001, 52002, 52003.
Population
59,174
Land area
31.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,892
ZIP codes
3
Dubuque and its ZIP codes
Dubuque at a glance
- Dubuque is about 33 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $65,845 a year, 12% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,800 and median rent is $948 a month.
Local data for Dubuque, IA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools24
- Colleges6
- Libraries1
- Banks18
- Post Offices2
- Parks44
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants228
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places44
Housing and community stats
Dubuque, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,845
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$204,800
Median rent
$948/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.0%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (24,425), Irish Americans (11,490), Norwegian Americans (2,008).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dubuque County. PPP loans are for Dubuque.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,537
57,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$743M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
How people get to work
Dubuque, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dubuque, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
828
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone44 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dubuque, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Dubuque
3 in or overlapping Dubuque. Population shown
Cities near Dubuque
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Dubuque, ILCity | 3 mi | 2.9 |
| AsburyCity | 4.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Sandy Hook, WICensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| SagevilleCity | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| DurangoCity | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Menominee, ILVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| CentraliaCity | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Kieler, WICensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| PeostaCity | 8.5 mi | 2.8 |
| GrafCity | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| SherrillCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Dickeyville, WIVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| St. DonatusCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RickardsvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| EpworthCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| ZwingleCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dubuque, IA in?
- Dubuque is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Dubuque, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dubuque include 52001, 52002, 52003.
- What is the population of Dubuque, IA?
- About 59,174 people live in Dubuque, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dubuque?
- Nearby places include East Dubuque, IL (3 mi), Asbury (4.1 mi), Sandy Hook, WI (5.7 mi), Sageville (6 mi), Durango (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023