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Peosta, IA
City in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Population
2,040
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
721
ZIP codes
0
Peosta and its ZIP codes
Peosta at a glance
- Peosta is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 165th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $120,833, 61% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,000 (62% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,056 a month.
Local data for Peosta, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peosta, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,833
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$336,000
Median rent
$1,056/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
42.6%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,137), Irish Americans (354), Norwegian Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dubuque County. PPP loans are for Peosta.
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
Peosta, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peosta, 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
82° / 11°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peosta, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Peosta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentraliaCity | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| GrafCity | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| EpworthCity | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| AsburyCity | 6.5 mi | 3.2 |
| BankstonCity | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| FarleyCity | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| DubuqueCity | 8.5 mi | 31.3 |
| DurangoCity | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| BernardCity | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| RickardsvilleCity | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| SagevilleCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| East Dubuque, ILCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| SherrillCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ZwingleCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CascadeCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Holy CrossCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peosta, IA in?
- Peosta is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Peosta, IA?
- About 2,040 people live in Peosta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peosta?
- Nearby places include Centralia (1.9 mi), Graf (3.6 mi), Epworth (4.3 mi), Asbury (6.5 mi), Bankston (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023