ZIP 52002 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Dubuque city, IA (52002)

Median Income

$88,060

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,029

Wealth inflow

Population

17,931

Unemployment

2.4%

1.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,029 for ZIP 52002 (Dubuque city, IA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.4%-36% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-48% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.6%-61% vs US avg

606

Establishments

11,872

Employees

~20 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction2.7%
Manufacturing20.3%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Retail trade14.0%
Transportation, utilities2.9%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.4%
Education, health care, social24.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.5%
Other services3.5%
Public administration1.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 52002 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.6%, median income fell 3.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.8%.

Median Income

$88,060

+17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate