Zip code 52031: Bellevue, Iowa
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 52031
52031 is a rural zip code in Bellevue, Iowa (Jackson County), covering 167 sq mi of land. About 5,403 people live here, or 32 per square mile. The median resident is 42.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $86,674 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $244,600, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $806 a month.
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.4 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and construction and repair.
How 52031 compares
- Healthcare workers13.6%91stU.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%123rd of 911 in IA
- 89thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%335th of 909 in IA
- Residents under 1827.6%89thU.S. 22% · IA 22.9%180th of 911 in IA
- Housing vacancy15.8%88thU.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%163rd of 909 in IA
- Veterans8.7%83rdU.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%252nd of 911 in IA
- 82ndU.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%360th of 911 in IA
- Tech workers4.7%76thU.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%60th of 911 in IA
- Median earnings per worker$58,97774thU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,71294th of 910 in IA
- Median age42.373rdU.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6465th of 911 in IA
- 73rdU.S. 10% · IA 10.2%557th of 911 in IA
- Per capita income$43,53959thU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877238th of 911 in IA
- Median household income$86,67458thU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059229th of 896 in IA
- Work from home12.6%49thU.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%241st of 911 in IA
- 45thU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444268th of 908 in IA
- 34thU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%308th of 911 in IA
- Median home value$244,60032ndU.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000142nd of 881 in IA
- Government workers10.7%24thU.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%626th of 911 in IA
- Uninsured rate3.7%19thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%441st of 911 in IA
- Poverty rate5.2%13thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%670th of 909 in IA
- Average commute19.4 min10thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min665th of 902 in IA
- Broadband access83.9%10thWeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%695th of 909 in IA
- Population5,4039thU.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507138th of 911 in IA
- 7thU.S. $1,413 · IA $972417th of 771 in IA
- Population density32/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi318th of 911 in IA
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%491st of 911 in IA
- Diversity index10.54thU.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4562nd of 911 in IA
- 4thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%537th of 882 in IA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%654th of 911 in IA
| Measure | 52031 | Jackson | IA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 13.6% | 10.6% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 123rd of 911 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85% | 80.7% | 71.7% | 65.2% | 335th of 909 | |
| Residents under 18 | 27.6% | 22.2% | 22.9% | 22% | 180th of 911 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.8% | 11.2% | 8.5% | 10.1% | 163rd of 909 | |
| Veterans | 8.7% | 7% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 252nd of 911 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.8% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 17.2% | 360th of 911 | |
| Tech workers | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 60th of 911 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $58,977 | $48,530 | $47,712 | $49,666 | 94th of 910 | |
| Median age | 42.3 | 44.7 | 38.6 | 38.9 | 465th of 911 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.5% | 13.6% | 10.2% | 10% | 557th of 911 | |
| Per capita income | $43,539 | $40,794 | $40,877 | $44,673 | 238th of 911 | |
| Median household income | $86,674 | $74,186 | $75,059 | $80,734 | 229th of 896 | |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 10.3% | 11.3% | 15.1% | 241st of 911 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.430 | 0.446 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 268th of 908 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 19.5% | 31.4% | 35.7% | 308th of 911 | |
| Median home value | $244,600 | $175,000 | $208,000 | $332,700 | 142nd of 881 | |
| Government workers | 10.7% | 11.1% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 626th of 911 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.7% | 5.7% | 5% | 8.4% | 441st of 911 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% | 12.5% | 670th of 909 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19.4 min | 24.8 min | 19.8 min | 26.4 min | 665th of 902 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 83.9% | 86% | 88.9% | 91% | 695th of 909 | |
| Population | 5,403 | 19,390 | 3,210,507 | 334,922,499 | 138th of 911 | |
| Median gross rent | $806 | $807 | $972 | $1,413 | 417th of 771 | |
| Population density | 32/sq mi | 31/sq mi | 58/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 318th of 911 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | 0.8% | 5.9% | 14.1% | 491st of 911 | |
| Diversity index | 10.5 | 12.2 | 31.4 | 61.4 | 562nd of 911 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 27.9% | 44.6% | 43.9% | 51.1% | 537th of 882 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 654th of 911 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White95%
- Black0.9%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,113
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 69.9%
- Married couples
- 62.8%
- Living alone
- 22.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.7%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,510
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Vacant
- 15.8%
- Median year built
- 1976
- Median rooms
- 6.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 27.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 12.5%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 52031 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $67,467 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,131 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $45,625 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $47,656 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $54,950 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.1%
- Households with broadband
- 83.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 70.3%
- No internet access
- 14.1%
- Without health insurance
- 3.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Bellevue
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Jackson County
- Center point
- 42.2526° N, 90.4864° W
- Land area
- 167 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
52031 spans 2 counties
- Jackson County95% of land
- Dubuque County5% of land
Zip codes near 52031
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52075 | Springbrook, IA | 6 mi | $53,750 |
| 52054 | La Motte, IA | 8.1 mi | $103,819 |
| 52071 | Saint Donatus, IA | 8.1 mi | $44,141 |
| 52030 | Andrew, IA | 8.7 mi | $66,343 |
| 61041 | Hanover, IL | 9.1 mi | $45,938 |
| 52074 | Spragueville, IA | 9.9 mi | $86,250 |
| 52079 | Zwingle, IA | 12 mi | $101,120 |
| 61036 | Galena, IL | 13 mi | $81,989 |
| 52069 | Preston, IA | 14 mi | $75,313 |
| 52064 | Miles, IA | 14 mi | $74,583 |
| 52060 | Maquoketa, IA | 14 mi | $68,143 |
| 52003 | Dubuque, IA | 16 mi | $98,908 |
Zip codes like 52031 elsewhere
Questions about 52031
What city is zip code 52031?
52031 is assigned to Bellevue, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 52031 in?
52031 is mostly in Jackson County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 52031?
About 5,403 people live in 52031, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 52031 in?
52031 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 52031?
The median household income in 52031 is $86,674.
What zip codes are near 52031?
The closest zip codes to 52031 are 52075, 52054, 52071, 52030, 61041.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52031, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.