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ZIP Code 52053

Dubuque, Iowa

ZCTA 52053

Juniper

ZIP Code 52053 is in the lowest 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 10% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 35% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$83,000

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.03×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

52.6

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 52053, in Dubuque, Iowa.

The basics

Total Population

1,148

Median Age

48.8

Population Density

19.64

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,634

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$682

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

3.5%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.4

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

52.6

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 52053: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52053?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52053 is $2,634, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 52053 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 52053 cost about 3.03× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52053?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52053 is $682 a month, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 52053?
ZIP Code 52053 has a population of 1,148, about 19.64 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 48.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52053?
ZIP Code 52053 averages 48.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.9°F, winter lows around 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 52053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 52053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.6 (lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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