ZIP Code 52073 in Sherrill, IA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sherrill, Iowa
Counties:Dubuque County[Primary]
Clayton County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:27:03 PM
Population:1,590 [See All]
Area Code:563
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.6196, -90.8149
Land Area:48.001 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 52073 has 1,590 residents and 586 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 40.3 years, slightly older than the state (38.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.1% male and 45.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,590Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,410Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,672Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:33.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$81,875Source: Census ACS
Households:586Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$257,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.71Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.49Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,2631,5381,3411,2601,2891,2851,3431,3461,3781,5531,5171,4961,410
Decennial Census1,414------------------1,590------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.3

Male Median Age: 40.2

Female Median Age: 40.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male547561524333595148416985554821331418
Female466338563633533836425169246622202017
Total1001389910879661128984831201547911443533435
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,53796.91%
Black:60.38%
Hispanic:*261.64%
Asian:60.38%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:110.69%
Total:1,586100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:86054.09%40.2 years
Females:73045.91%40.7 years
Total:1,590100%40.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,410100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:1,410100%
Total Native Population:1,410100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $81,875, which is considerably higher than the state median ($73,147), is up $28,894 (54.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,638. Family households earn a median of $105,724 versus $34,821 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,903). By gender, male median income is $62,750 and female is $47,150, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $15,600 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.1%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$52,981$66,875$63,393$66,333$75,694$77,404$83,750$82,500$86,513$77,448$80,724$81,838$81,875
Median Family Income$58,636$66,964$67,000$68,214$75,833$79,338$86,087$87,663$91,625$92,330$97,957$100,357$105,724
Median NonFamily Income$35,625$52,321$36,250$36,167$0$24,318$24,545$0$27,950$29,643$31,726$33,920$34,821
Median Male Income$40,568$38,235$41,188$34,271$39,583$46,250$53,203$51,316$55,703$51,736$55,255$57,212$62,750
Median Female Income$25,449$24,866$25,000$29,327$36,250$38,750$38,594$40,405$40,906$38,375$39,286$39,828$47,150
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:72463.90%
Unemployed:141.24%
Not In Labor Force:39534.86%
Total:1,133100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:27137.43%
Service:7310.08%
Sales and Office:13919.20%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7710.64%
Production, transportation, and material moving:16422.65%
Total Civilian Employed Population:724100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $257,900, which is much higher than the state median ($195,900), is up $78,100 (43.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,500. The median gross rent is $1,037, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $8 (0.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $176. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.64% (54.16% with a mortgage, 45.84% free-and-clear) and renters 10.36% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.62%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$179,800$190,900$204,600$206,000$228,000$239,800$265,100$251,500$251,400$262,800$267,400$241,800$257,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1424.56%
$500 to $999:814.04%
$1,000 to $1,499:2747.37%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:814.04%
Total:57100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,029$1,227$1,069$1,063$1,088$1,044$891$789$861$813$846$936$1,037
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):26748.55%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):22641.09%
Renter Occupied:5710.36%
Total Occupied Housing Units:550100%

Occupied Housing Units:55093.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):396.62%
Total Housing Units:589100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:56195.25%
Multi-Family Units:30.51%
Other Units:254.24%
Total Housing Units:589100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 22.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 87.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 27.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.03%). College enrollment is 13.78%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:494.87%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:252.49%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):38037.77%
Some college, no degree:18918.79%
Associate's degree:13413.32%
Bachelor's degree:14714.61%
Graduate or professional degree:828.15%
Total:1,006100%
High school or higher:93292.64%
Bachelor's degree or higher:22922.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,23174.61%
Public Insurance:38523.33%
No Insurance:342.06%
Total:1,650100%
Has Health Insurance:1,61697.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.7%2.0%2.4%3.7%4.9%2.1%2.0%1.4%0.0%0.2%2.2%2.3%2.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3210.26%
Kindergarten:278.65%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):12841.03%
High school (grades 9-12):8226.28%
College or graduate school:4313.78%
Total:312100%
Early Childhood:5918.91%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):23775.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 52073 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 93 people with an annual payroll of $2,028,000. USPS data shows 617 residential mailboxes and 10 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:617Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:10Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:664Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:541Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:21Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$470,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,028,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:93Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 52073 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 1.61% of whom live in ZIP Code 52073. It covers 48.001 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.155 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:48.001 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.155 sq miSource: 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:1972660Source: Census
Place Name:Sherrill city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


52074 | | 52072

Schools in ZIP Code 52073


We could not locate which school district 52073 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.

Sageville Elementary School 12015 Sherrill Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
Carver Elementary School 2007 Radford Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
Eisenhower Elementary School 3170 Spring Valley Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School 2001 Radford Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
John Kennedy Elementary School 2135 Woodland
Dubuque, IA 52002
District: Dubuque Community School DistrictNearby
Tri-State Christian School 5025 Saratoga Rd
Asbury, IA 52002
District: Private SchoolNearby
Tri-State Christian School 5025 Saratoga Rd
Asbury, IA 52002
District: Private SchoolNearby
Wahlert Catholic High School 2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 52073


Emmaus Bible College 2570 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001-3096
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
Loras College 1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52004-0178
Type: Post Secondary
Wartburg Theological Seminary 333 Wartburg Pl
Dubuque, IA 52003-7769
Type: Post Secondary
Capri College-Dubuque 395 Main St
Dubuque, IA 52004-0873
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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]
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