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ZIP 52001

Part of Dubuque, IA
Pop. 43,101·Dubuque County·39th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,034/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$931
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 52001 · $1,034
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,408/yr
At $1,034/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyDubuque County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52001 (Dubuque, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,101
Median income
$61,643
Median age
36.6
Renters
37.3%
Age distribution
18.7%
28.7%
21.5%
19.3%
Under 1818.7%
18–3428.7%
35–5421.5%
55–6411.7%
65+19.3%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black5.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1.9%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
33.2%
28.6%
29.7%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+29.7%
Housing tenure
62.7%
37.3%
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52001 in Dubuque, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,561 → $61,643
up 13.0%
Population
43,623 → 43,101
down 1.2%
Renter share
36.2% → 37.3%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 29.7%
+0.7 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 52001 in Dubuque, IA now reports about $61,643, up from $54,561 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 52001 in Dubuque, IA losing about 522 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52001 covers Dubuque, IA. The median rent here is $1,034/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($61,643/yr), ZIP 52001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52001 (Dubuque, IA) is $1,034. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52001's median rent of $1,034/mo is $931 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52001 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52001 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #39 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,034/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,034/mo in ZIP 52001. The local median household income is $61,643/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52001?

Rent in ZIP 52001 has decreased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 52001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52001 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,034/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($61,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.3% of ZIP 52001 households are renters, while 62.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52001 compare to the rest of Dubuque?

ZIP 52001 is more affordable than Dubuque overall. At $1,034/mo, it's $76 below the Dubuque citywide median of $1,110/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,034/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 52001's median household income ($61,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52001 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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