Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque: The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.

About

Dubuque is a city located in the county of Dubuque in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,637 and a population density of 705 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 57,781 inhabitants.

Dubuque locator map
Location of Dubuque on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Dubuque

Population 57,781 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Dubuque County
Phone Area Codes 563
Area 81.75 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5006,-90.6646
Altitude 620 feet / 189, 188 meters
Capital city Dubuque is capital of Dubuque County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 23:38:54 (10th April 2026)
Postal code 52001
Density 707 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.25% (2010-2020)
Weather 56℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Dubuque IA - overview image
Dubuque IA - overview image

Geography

Dubuque is located at 42°30'2"N 90°39'52"W (42.5005600, -90.6645700).

Dubuque map

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Weather

56°F
Sunny
10 mph NW This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Dubuque

Official Website
  • Dornbirn (2013 )
  • Handan
  • Pyatigorsk

Demographics

The population of Dubuque increased by 0.25% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 57,637 - census
2011 57,916 0.48% estimation process
2012 58,165 0.43% estimation process
2013 58,491 0.56% estimation process
2014 58,573 0.14% estimation process
2015 58,566 -0.01% estimation process
2016 58,248 -0.55% estimation process
2017 58,299 0.09% estimation process
2018 57,975 -0.56% estimation process
2019 57,882 -0.16% estimation process
2020 57,781 -0.17% estimation process
Dubuque zip code is 52001. County name: Dubuque, County fips: 19061
DBQ, Dabek, Дабек

Best Things to Do in Dubuque

1Crystal Lake Cave

Rating: 4.5 (515)

6684 Crystal Lake Cave Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003, United States View details

Phone: +15635566451 | Website available

2Sky Tours at YMCA Union Park Camp

Rating: 4.9 (111)

11764 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States View details

Phone: +15634844248 | Website available

People born in Dubuque (120)

People born in Dubuque, including actress Kate Mulgrew, actress Margaret Lindsay, football player, halfback, Heisman Trophy winner Jay Berwanger, .

More notable people

  • J. R. Simplot (American businessman) he was born in 04/01/1909
  • Dan Koppen (American football player, offensive lineman, center) he was born in 12/09/1979
  • Carol E Barnett (composer) she was born in 23/05/1949
  • James H. Hawley (American politician (1847-1929)) he was born in 17/01/1847
  • David Rabe (American playwright and screenwriter) he was born in 10/03/1940
  • Armin Rhomberg (Austrian politician (1901-1985)) he was born in 05/03/1901
  • Sabin Carr (athletics competitor) he was born in 04/09/1904
  • David Drake (American author of science fiction and fantasy literature) he was born in 24/09/1945
  • Donald Ryder Dickey (American ornithologist) he was born in 31/03/1887
  • Fred W. Kaltenbach (American propagandist) he was born in 29/03/1895
  • Mike Blouin (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1945
  • Tom Tauke (American politician) he was born in 11/10/1950
  • James Westphal (American astronomer) he was born in 13/06/1930
  • Jeff Brown (American tennis player) he was born in 15/11/1966
  • John Graas (American musician) he was born in 14/03/1917
  • Thomas Gifford (American writer) he was born in 16/05/1937
  • LeRoy E. Cain (NASA engineer) he was born in 04/02/1964
  • Louie Psihoyos (American photographer and film director) he was born in 15/04/1957

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Dubuque, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153074 Capri College-Dubuque Dubuque (IA) 52004-0873
153825 Loras College Dubuque (IA) 52004-0178
153126 Clarke University Dubuque (IA) 52001-3198
153278 University of Dubuque Dubuque (IA) 52001
154536 Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque (IA) 52003-7769

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Dubuque, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DVP Davenport, Iowa 304 West River Drive BUS
RKI Rock Island, IL 3500 5th Avenue BUS
MLI Moline, Illinois 1200 River Drive BUS

Closest post offices linked to Dubuque.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Dubuqu Post Office Dubuque (IA) 52001
East Dubuqu Post Office East Dubuque (IL) 61025
West Side Annex Post Office Dubuque (IA) 52002
Kieler Post Office Kieler (WI) 53812
Sinsinawa Post Office Sinsinawa (WI) 53824

Other cities in Dubuque County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dubuque County , IA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Asbury 5,841 City in Iowa, United States
Dyersville 4,441 City in Iowa, USA
Cascade 2,350 City in Iowa, United States
Epworth 2,022 City in Iowa, United States
Peosta 1,919 City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States
Farley 1,746 City in Iowa
New Vienna 412 City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States
Worthington 395 Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America
Luxemburg 247 City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States
Rickardsville 179 Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America
Sherrill 173 Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America
Centralia 128 City in Iowa
Bernard 120 City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States
Sageville 100 Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America
Zwingle 93 Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Graf 81 City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Dubuque distances to largest Iowa cities