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ZIP Code 51503

Pottawattamie, Iowa

ZCTA 51503

Juniper

ZIP Code 51503 is in the 35th percentile nationally for home price growth over five years. It also sits in the highest 39% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$315,847

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

47%

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

60.7

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 51503, in Pottawattamie, Iowa.

The basics

Total Population

37,972

Median Age

40.6

Population Density

312.06

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,765

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.4%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.32×

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$79,010

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$991

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.2%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

39%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

4%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.1

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

60.7

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 51503: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 51503?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 51503 today is $315,847, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51503?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51503 is $3,765, an effective rate of 1.4% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 51503 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 51503 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51503?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51503 is $991 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51503?
Home prices in ZIP Code 51503 have moved 47% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 51503?
ZIP Code 51503 has a population of 37,972, about 312.06 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51503?
ZIP Code 51503 averages 52.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 51503 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 51503's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.7 (lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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