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U.S. ZIP Code · IA52001

Dubuque County · Dubuque, IA

Typical home value

$208,302[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.8%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-26.7%
vs metro
-35.4%
vs state
+1.8%
ZIP 52001 location in IA
Location of ZIP 52001 in IA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 52001 is worth $208,302 — 35.4% below the Dubuque, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,060 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,060[2]
Gross yield
6.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,369[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Dubuque County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
43,101[3]
Median household income
$61,643[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Dubuque County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-21[5]
Moved in
1,932
Moved out
1,953

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
2
  • Dubuque Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Dubuque Comm School District

    1,466 students

  • George Washington Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dubuque Comm School District

    607 students

  • Eisenhower Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dubuque Comm School District

    595 students

  • Thomas Jefferson Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dubuque Comm School District

    454 students

  • Irving Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dubuque Comm School District

    407 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$12,726

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,053
Loan principal$166,642
Down payment$41,660
Total interest paid$212,543

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.34
Monthly cost to own$1,425
Monthly rent$1,060

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
75th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 52001?
The typical home in 52001 is worth $208,302, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 52001?
Home values in 52001 are up 5.8% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 52001?
A typical home in 52001 rents for about $1,060 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 52001?
The effective property tax rate in 52001 is 1.1% — roughly $2,369 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 52001?
ZIP code 52001 has a population of 43,101 and a median household income of $61,643.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Luxemburg, IA

    Typical home
    $236,479
    Gross yield
  • Bernard, IA

    Typical home
    $290,517
    Gross yield
  • Farley, IA

    Typical home
    $310,451
    Gross yield
  • Worthington, IA

    Typical home
    $312,865
    Gross yield
  • New Vienna, IA

    Typical home
    $316,602
    Gross yield
  • Epworth, IA

    Typical home
    $322,240
    Gross yield

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