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Dubuque, IA — ZIP 52002

Population: 17,005 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 52002 (Dubuque, IA) is $351,724 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $223,500 after a median 3 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,632/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$351,724

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$351,724
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+64.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$351,724
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$223,500
Median list price
$244,900
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+13.5%
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,632/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Hempstead High School, John Kennedy Elementary School, Sageville Elementary School, Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School, Carver Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Peoples Natural Gas Co. (6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.4 in
Annual snowfall
37.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,735
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,946

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Anderson Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER, FINLEY HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-166 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
17.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,932
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
80.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
53,875
Average weekly wage
$1,112
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
148

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 52002State medianUS median
Median home value$351,724$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$223,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market3 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,632/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,932$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 52002?
$351,724.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 52002?
$223,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 52002?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 52002?
Typical rent: $1,632/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 52002?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 52002 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 52002?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 52002?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 52002?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 52002?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 52002 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 52002?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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