Dubuque, Iowa · ZIP 52001

Dubuque — ZIP 52001

Dubuque (52001) scores 56/100 — Fair for Dubuque. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $213K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share21%

Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency52%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$213K

Median rent$1,034/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$213K

Median Rent

$1,034/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,269

Violent Crime

268

Property Crime

1,001

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dubuque County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Eisenhower Elementary School	PK–05	568	80%	74%
Irving Elementary School	PK–05	409	72%	67%
George Washington Middle School	06–08	584	64%	68%
Hoover Elementary School	PK–05	292	57%	52%
Dubuque Senior High School	09–12	1,490	56%	66%
Marshall Elementary School	PK–05	323	52%	52%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	06–08	402	48%	45%
Lincoln Elementary School	PK–05	257	37%	32%
Audubon Elementary School	PK–05	247	32%	27%
Prescott Elementary School	PK–05	352	22%	27%
Dubuque Online School	06–12	249	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

43,064

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52001 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 52001 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 52001 is approximately $213K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 52001 in Dubuque has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.