ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 52804

Part of Davenport, IA

Pop. 26,835·Scott County·34th most expensive ZIP in Iowa

Median rent (all units)

$1,090/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

-$842

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ZIP 52804 · $1,090

More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$820

1 BR

$930

2 BR

$1,150

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR+

$1,830

Research median

$1,150/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

Past year vs. the rest of Iowa

Rent in ZIP 52804 changed +4.7% 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 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,849) is $1,646 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,510); a 4-bedroom is $1,830.

Rank in Davenport

4th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Davenport.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 52803, 6 miles away, rents for 13% less ($945/mo), about $1,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 52804. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,080/yr

At $1,090/mo median

Location

CityDavenport

StateIA

CountyScott County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52804 (Davenport, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,835

Median income

$65,849

Median age

37.8

Renters

32.9%

Age distribution

21.9%

25.1%

22.3%

14.4%

16.3%

Under 1821.9%

18–3425.1%

35–5422.3%

55–6414.4%

65+16.3%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

76%

White76%

Black10.7%

Hispanic7.3%

Asian2.3%

Other3.7%

Education (25+)

29%

37.6%

26.3%

No HS diploma7.2%

HS diploma29%

Some college37.6%

Bachelor's+26.3%

Housing tenure

67.1%

32.9%

Owner67.1%

Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52804 in Davenport, IA has changed in 5 years

Income

$55,423 → $65,849

up 18.8%

Population

27,497 → 26,835

down 2.4%

Renter share

35.4% → 32.9%

-2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

20.4% → 26.3%

+5.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 52804 in Davenport, IA now reports about $65,849, up from $55,423 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,497 to 26,835 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 32.9% of households rent today, against 35.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.4% to 26.3%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 52804 covers Davenport, IA. The median rent here is $1,090/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($65,849/yr), ZIP 52804 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52804?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (about $21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,090/mo in ZIP 52804. The local median household income is $65,849/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52804?

Rent in ZIP 52804 has risen 4.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 52804 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52804 is in the middle among Iowa ZIP codes for rent, ranking #34 of 54 at $1,090/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 52804 changed +4.7%, against a typical +4.3% across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks.