🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

52045

Epworth

ZIP Code 52045 is a standard zip code serving Epworth, Epworth, Iowa (IA), in Dubuque County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,589 with a median household income of $65,833. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Iowa (IA)
County: Dubuque
City: Epworth
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.443900
Longitude: -90.931300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 47.85 mi²
Population Density: 54.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.558966°N, 42.360902°S, -90.859821°E, -91.015944°W

With 2,589 residents spread across 47.85 square miles, this area has a population density of 54.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,589

Population

45th percentile

$65,833

Median Income

80th percentile

$159,500

Median Home Value

60th percentile

47.85 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 52045 is $65,833, and the median home value is $159,500. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

905

Total Units

890

Occupied Units

98.3%

Occupancy Rate

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