ZIP Code 52004 in Dubuque, IA

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Dubuque, Iowa
County:Dubuque County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:00:38 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:563
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:42.5006, -90.6647
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52004 - Dubuque, IA

ZIP Code 52004, Dubuque

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationDubuque County, IA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points581 (327 businesses)
PO Boxes254
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 52002
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains only PO Boxes (254 total) and doesn't offer street delivery within its boundaries.
  • Dubuque residents receive street delivery through neighboring ZIP code 52002, which encloses this PO Box facility.
  • The postal facility serves 327 registered businesses in downtown Dubuque.
  • W 6th Street is the only street address recorded in this ZIP's delivery records.
  • This is classified as a "P" (PO Box only) ZIP code by USPS, distinct from Dubuque's main carrier delivery areas.

Postal Service Arrangement

The postal facility registers 327 businesses despite having just one street address (W 6th Street) in its records. This arrangement is common in urban areas where a central post office handles PO Box services while carrier routes operate from other ZIPs. The relatively modest PO Box count suggests this facility serves local needs rather than functioning as a regional hub for surrounding communities.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Facility

Only one street appears in delivery records, indicating this is a centralized PO Box facility rather than a residential delivery zone.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 52004 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 2,208 people with an annual payroll of $132,798,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,680Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:20Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$33,901,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$132,798,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,208Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 52004 is located in Dubuque County, Iowa, within the Dubuque, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20220) and Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 98,948 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 52004. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Dubuque, IASource: Census
CBSA Number:20220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:98,948Source: Census
MSA:Dubuque, IA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12261.92 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1922395Source: Census
Place Name:Dubuque city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


52030 | | 52003

Schools in ZIP Code 52004


We could not locate which school district 52004 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Prescott Elementary School 1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
Lincoln Elementary School 555 Nevada Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
Audubon Elementary School 605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
Bryant Elementary School 1280 Rush St
Dubuque, IA 52003
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
George Washington Middle School 51 N Grandview Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
St Anthony 2175 Rosedale Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Anthony School 2175 Rosedale Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of Guadalupe 2160 Rosedale Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 52004


Capri College-Dubuque 395 Main St
Dubuque, IA 52004-0873
Type: Post Secondary
Loras College 1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52004-0178
Type: Post Secondary
Clarke University 1550 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001-3198
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Dubuque 2000 University Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
Type: Post Secondary
Wartburg Theological Seminary 333 Wartburg Pl
Dubuque, IA 52003-7769
Type: Post Secondary
Emmaus Bible College 2570 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001-3096
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov