ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 52803

Part of Davenport, IA

Pop. 22,742·Scott County·46th most expensive ZIP in Iowa

Median rent (all units)

$945/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$987

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 52803 · $945

More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$790

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,110

3 BR

$1,450

4 BR+

$1,770

Research median

$1,110/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 52803 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Iowa

Rent in ZIP 52803 changed +5.5% 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 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($64,543) is $1,614 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,450); a 4-bedroom is $1,770.

Rank in Davenport

2nd cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Davenport.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 52807, 5 miles away, rents for 20% less ($758/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 52803. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,340/yr

At $945/mo median

Location

CityDavenport

StateIA

CountyScott County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52803 (Davenport, IA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,742

Median income

$64,543

Median age

35.3

Renters

33.3%

Age distribution

19.3%

30.4%

26.3%

13.4%

Under 1819.3%

18–3430.4%

35–5426.3%

55–6410.6%

65+13.4%

Gender

53.3%

46.7%

Male53.3%

Female46.7%

Race & ethnicity

71%

13.9%

White71%

Black13.9%

Hispanic10.1%

Asian0.9%

Other4.1%

Education (25+)

26.7%

33.2%

33.4%

No HS diploma6.7%

HS diploma26.7%

Some college33.2%

Bachelor's+33.4%

Housing tenure

66.7%

33.3%

Owner66.7%

Renter33.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 52803 in Davenport, IA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$818 → $945

up 15.5%

Income

$56,157 → $64,543

up 14.9%

Population

21,877 → 22,742

up 4.0%

Renter share

32.5% → 33.3%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

32.4% → 33.4%

+1.0 pts

Median age

36.4 → 35.3

-1.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 52803 in Davenport, IA stood at $818 in 2023 and currently runs about $945, reflecting a 15.5% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $64,543 today, compared with $56,157 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 21,877 residents to roughly 22,742. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 52803 covers Davenport, IA. The median rent here is $945/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($64,543/yr), ZIP 52803 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (about $18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $945/mo in ZIP 52803. The local median household income is $64,543/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52803?

Rent in ZIP 52803 has risen 5.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

How does ZIP 52803 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52803 is one of the more affordable among Iowa ZIP codes for rent, ranking #46 of 54 at $945/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 52803 changed +5.5%, against a typical +4.3% across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks.