Glenpoint Finance, a small-business funding service in Dubuque, Iowa, takes requests from Cascade, Iowa by phone and online form. This page gives ZIP 52033 census counts, sector mix, size and payroll arithmetic, self-employment from the American Community Survey, and links to the structures that suit the local mix.
| Employers using ZIP 52033 | 128 (ZBP 2023) |
|---|---|
| Employees, ZIP 52033 | 1,002 (ZBP 2023) |
| Establishments under 5 employees | 57.0% (ZBP 2023) |
| Residents working for themselves, Cascade, IA | 9.7% (+/- 3.6) (ACS 2020-2024) |
| Distance | About 22 miles southwest of Dubuque, IA |
ZIP 52033 in census counts
ZIP 52033 had 128 employer establishments in 2023, with 1,002 employees and $59.3 million in annual payroll (ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023). 57.0% of those establishments had fewer than five employees. Our arithmetic from the same file: about 7.8 employees per establishment and about $59,200 in payroll per employee.
A ZIP is not a town. Cascade covers 2.0% of ZIP 52033's land, so these figures include farms, rural shops and homes well outside city limits.
Sectors in ZIP 52033
| Sector | Establishments | Share under 5 employees |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 77.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 23.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 76.9% |
| Other services | 12 | 58.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 27.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 54.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 55.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 0.0% |
| Professional and technical services | 8 | 87.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 42.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023. The larger sectors are shown; the full list is in the ZBP file.
Self-employment in Cascade, IA
In Cascade, 9.7% (+/- 3.6) of employed residents were self-employed: 4.1% in their own incorporated business and 5.7% unincorporated (American Community Survey 2020-2024). The margins are wide for a town this size, so treat the figure as a range.
What the Cascade, IA ZIP mix suggests for funding
ZIP 52033's 13 retail employers were mostly not tiny: only 23.1% had fewer than five employees. Stores of that size can buy stock ahead and carry it, which can point to inventory financing or a credit line. The ZIP's 22 construction employers (77.3% under five) and 11 manufacturers (27.3% under five) bring equipment and payroll questions closer to equipment financing and working capital.
Because Cascade spans Dubuque County and Jones County, a Cascade business should check which county's offices handle its permits before relying on any timeline. That question is for the city or county, not for a funding partner.
How Cascade, IA owners reach Glenpoint
Cascade is about 22 miles southwest of Dubuque, IA. Requests are handled by phone at (563) 208-6583 and through the online form, the same as for a business in the city. County-wide figures and local guides are on the Dubuque, IA data page; other towns are on the areas served page.
Cascade, IA businesses we help
Glenpoint Finance works with Cascade, IA businesses of most kinds; contractors and construction trades, restaurants and food service, medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock are common examples. The partner, not the industry, makes the decision.
Documents to have ready
- Recent business bank statements (partners often ask for three to six months)
- Last year's filed tax return for the business
- Current financial statements: profit and loss plus a balance sheet
- Government-issued ID for each owner
- A simple schedule of current business debt and monthly payments
- A written quote or invoice if the money is for equipment
Partners differ in what they request; this list covers the usual ground.
What happens after you reach out
- You call (563) 208-6583 or send the short request form. When we speak, we go over what the money is for, how long you have been in business and roughly what the business brings in.
- We explain which funding types fit that use and what partners usually need to see. Nothing is submitted without your go-ahead.
- With your permission, we take the request to lending partners that offer that kind of funding. Each partner reviews it and makes its own credit decision.
- When an offer arrives, weigh its full cost, how payments are scheduled and the conditions. Accepting is entirely your choice.
Everything can be handled by phone or online from Cascade, IA.
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