ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 52001

Part of Dubuque, IA

Pop. 43,101·Dubuque County·40th most expensive ZIP in Iowa

Median rent (all units)

$1,044/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$888

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ZIP 52001 · $1,044

More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 52001 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Iowa

Rent in ZIP 52001 changed +4.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,643) is $1,541 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,450); a 4-bedroom is $1,810.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 52001. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,528/yr

At $1,044/mo median

Location

CityDubuque

StateIA

CountyDubuque County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.1% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$791 → $1,044

up 32.0%

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

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 52001 in Dubuque, IA has shifted from $791 to $1,044, up 32.0% since 2022. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 52001 in Dubuque, IA now reports about $61,643, up from $54,561 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 52001 in Dubuque, IA losing about 522 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 52001 in Dubuque, IA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 52001 covers Dubuque, IA. The median rent here is $1,044/mo as of October 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 increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $42,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,044/mo in ZIP 52001. The local median household income is $61,643/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52001?

Rent in ZIP 52001 has risen 4.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 52001 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52001 is one of the more affordable among Iowa ZIP codes for rent, ranking #40 of 54 at $1,044/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 52001 changed +4.3%, against a typical +4.3% across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks.