52002 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 52002, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

52002 is a zip code in Dubuque County, Iowa, which covers Center, Dubuque, Dubuque, and Peru, with a total population of 17,420 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 52002 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 52002.

The estimated population of people living in 52002 is 17,420, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 52002 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,420
 -0.37% +5.88%
2020
17,484
+1.83%
-
2019
17,170
+2.64%
-
2018
16,729
+1.68%
-
2017
16,452
 - -

Population of 52002 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 52002 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.8%
93.2%
 -2.58%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.3%
 +7.69%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1%
1%
 0.00%
Asian
2.9%
3.2%
 -9.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
1.2%
 +158.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 52002 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 52002 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 52002 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 52002 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 +3.13% 39 +3.72% 41.2 +3.78%
2020 38.3 -2.05% 37.6 -0.79% 39.7 -3.87%
2019 39.1 0% 37.9 0% 41.3 +0.24%
2018 39.1 +1.82% 37.9 +1.88% 41.2 +3%
2017 38.4 - 37.2 - 40 -

The median age of the 52002 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 52002 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,354 -0.67% 1,144 -2.17% 1,342 1,107
10 to 19 1,130 -3.63% 909 +39.74% 1,084 1,323
20 to 29 834 +19.03% 882 -12.01% 986 780
30 to 39 1,074 +1.14% 1,190 -3.96% 1,079 1,139
40 to 49 989 +6.51% 895 +11.51% 1,054 991
50 to 59 1,117 -23.2% 1,154 -14.34% 856 981
60 to 69 901 +14.65% 1,106 +3.77% 1,034 1,129
70+ 811 +36.08% 962 +39.89% 1,139 1,396

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 52002 zip code is $78,422.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 52002.

  • Under 25
    $30,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $93,137.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,818.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,501.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 52002 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 52002, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 52002 is currently $99,572.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.20% of households in 52002 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 52002 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 52002 is $40,092.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 52002 by the total population of 52002.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 52002 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 52002 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 52002 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 52002 zip over the age of 16 is 13,594.

Of those people, a total of 66.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 52002 is 64.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 52002 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,030 55.30% 2.30%
20 to 24 years 787 91.60% 0.80%
25 to 29 years 979 88.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 955 88.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,245 94.30% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 2,018 92.40% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 882 72.60% 8.90%
60 to 64 years 1,217 58.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,990 28.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,491 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 52002. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,556 64.90% 2.00%
Black or African American 170 90.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 418 83.30% 1.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 104 47.10% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 346 79.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 122 88.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,484 64.70% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 52002 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 52002 is 8,798, with median earnings of $46,832.00.

Women in 52002 are earning approximately 71.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,798 $46,832.00
Male 4,684 $56,981.00
Female 4,114 $40,833.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 52002 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 806 $95,000.00
Business and Financial 715 $60,383.00
Computer and Mathematical 218 $61,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 392 $91,196.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $72,847.00
Community and Social Service 104 $56,324.00
Legal 94 $125,357.00
Educational and Library 680 $39,091.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 173 $33,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 779 $59,297.00
Healthcare Support 288 $18,837.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $4,792.00
Law Enforcement 101 $76,719.00
Food Preparation and Serving 333 $6,422.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 119 $34,375.00
Personal Care and Service 194 $21,327.00
Sales 938 $39,397.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,013 $36,581.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 223 $57,008.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $64,583.00
Production 663 $48,319.00
Transportation and Material Moving 247 $43,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 52002 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 52002.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 540 $122,443.00 266 $59,914.00
Business and Financial 320 $69,000.00 395 $49,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 187 $61,750.00 31 $51,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 356 $91,522.00 36 $82,692.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $68,846.00 41 $74,514.00
Community and Social Service 20 $55,000.00 84 $56,324.00
Legal 33 $0.00 61 $47,063.00
Educational and Library 252 $44,531.00 428 $38,106.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $53,750.00 135 $4,923.00
Healthcare Practitioners 95 $218,875.00 684 $58,021.00
Healthcare Support 37 $19,427.00 251 $18,609.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $4,792.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 57 $90,078.00 44 $74,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 143 $12,545.00 190 $3,269.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 105 $42,788.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $22,250.00 144 $21,090.00
Sales 515 $53,090.00 423 $29,801.00
Office and Administrative Support 435 $57,176.00 578 $32,424.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 204 $56,818.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 178 $68,241.00 31 $0.00
Production 568 $46,250.00 95 $55,729.00
Transportation and Material Moving 211 $44,309.00 36 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,900 households in 52002, with an average household size of 2.5 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,826 families living in the 52002 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 52002:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,097 322 407 2,074
Average Household Size 3.02 3.3 3.38 1.19
Total Families 4,097 322 407 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.7 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 4,826 families living in 52002, 3.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 52002:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,361 housing units in 52002.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,900 93.74%
Vacant 461 6.26%

24.32% of the total 7,361 housing units in 52002 are rental units. This is approximately 1,790 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,097 are occupied by the owner - or 69.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 52002 is $906.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 52002 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    13
  • Less than $500
    107
  • $500 to $999
    889
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    569
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    84
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    29
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    36
  • $3,000 or more
    76

Property Value

The median value of a property in 52002 is $231,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 52002 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    215
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    32
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    390
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,339
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,748
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,173
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    155
  • $1,000,000 or more
    45

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 52002. The chart below shows the number of properties in 52002 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    109
  • 1940 to 1949
    8
  • 1950 to 1959
    227
  • 1960 to 1969
    991
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,300
  • 1980 to 1989
    347
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,224
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,952
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,197
  • 2014 or later
    6

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 52002 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    331
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,992
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,163
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,414

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 52002 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 52002 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 52002.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    255
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,245
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,008
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,281
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,034
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    212
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    252
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    81
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    140
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    90
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    90
  • 90 or more minutes
    124

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 52002 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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