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U.S. ZIP Code · IA52003

Dubuque County · Dubuque, IA

Typical home value

$333,270[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.6%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+17.3%
vs metro
+3.4%
vs state
+62.9%
ZIP 52003 location in IA
Location of ZIP 52003 in IA

Price history

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

The typical home in 52003 is worth $333,270 — 3.4% above the Dubuque, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.6%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,177[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
13,796[3]
Median household income
$98,908[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
2
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Table Mound Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dubuque Comm School District

    407 students

  • Bryant Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Dubuque Comm School District

    314 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,685
Loan principal$266,616
Down payment$66,654
Total interest paid$340,054

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,310
Monthly rent

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
17th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 52003?
The typical home in 52003 is worth $333,270, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 52003?
Home values in 52003 are up 5.6% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 52003?
The effective property tax rate in 52003 is 1.3% — roughly $4,177 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 52003?
ZIP code 52003 has a population of 13,796 and a median household income of $98,908.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • North Buena Vista, IA

    Typical home
    $332,751
    Gross yield
  • Dubuque, IA

    Typical home
    $342,545
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Epworth, IA

    Typical home
    $322,240
    Gross yield
  • New Vienna, IA

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

    Typical home
    $312,865
    Gross yield
  • Farley, IA

    Typical home
    $310,451
    Gross yield

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