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Eldridge, IA
City in Scott County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52748.
Population
6,818
Land area
9.8sq mi
People per sq mi
699
ZIP codes
1
Eldridge and its ZIP codes
Eldridge at a glance
- Eldridge is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 60th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $106,316, 42% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $350,500 (69% above Iowa) and median rent is $945 a month.
Local data for Eldridge, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eldridge, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,316
Poverty rate
1.3%
Median home value
$350,500
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
54.4%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,228), Irish Americans (1,109), Mexican Americans (461).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Eldridge.
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
How people get to work
Eldridge, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eldridge, 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
84° / 13°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eldridge, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Eldridge
1 in or overlapping Eldridge. Population shown
Cities near Eldridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Long GroveCity | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Park ViewCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.5 |
| DonahueCity | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| DavenportCity | 6.9 mi | 64.2 |
| MaysvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| BettendorfCity | 7.4 mi | 21.3 |
| ArgoCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Panorama ParkCity | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Rock Island Arsenal, ILCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| RiverdaleCity | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| McCauslandCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Campbell's Island, ILCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Hampton, ILVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Rock Island, ILCity | 11 mi | 17.5 |
| WalcottCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eldridge, IA in?
- Eldridge is in Scott County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Eldridge, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eldridge include 52748.
- What is the population of Eldridge, IA?
- About 6,818 people live in Eldridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eldridge?
- Nearby places include Long Grove (3.8 mi), Park View (4.3 mi), Donahue (6 mi), Davenport (6.9 mi), Maysville (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023