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Farley, IA
City in Dubuque County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52046.
Population
1,889
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,166
ZIP codes
1
Farley and its ZIP codes
Farley at a glance
- Farley is about 20 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 178th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $97,143 a year, 29% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,000 (28% above Iowa) and median rent is $991 a month.
Local data for Farley, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farley, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,143
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$266,000
Median rent
$991/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (896), Irish Americans (316), Mexican Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dubuque County. PPP loans are for Farley.
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
PPP loans
$13.7M
249 loans, 1,300 jobs reported
How people get to work
Farley, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farley, 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
83° / 11°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farley, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Farley
1 in or overlapping Farley. Population shown
Cities near Farley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EpworthCity | 4 mi | 1.8 |
| BankstonCity | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| DyersvilleCity | 6.2 mi | 7 |
| WorthingtonCity | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GrafCity | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| PeostaCity | 8.2 mi | 2.8 |
| CentraliaCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| New ViennaCity | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CascadeCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Holy CrossCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LuxemburgCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RickardsvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BernardCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| AsburyCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| EarlvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| DurangoCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farley, IA in?
- Farley is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Farley, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Farley include 52046.
- What is the population of Farley, IA?
- About 1,889 people live in Farley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farley?
- Nearby places include Epworth (4 mi), Bankston (4.7 mi), Dyersville (6.2 mi), Worthington (6.5 mi), Graf (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023