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U.S. ZIP Code · IA51503

Pottawattamie County · Omaha, NE-IA

Typical home value

$305,901[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+7.7%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+49.5%
ZIP 51503 location in IA
Location of ZIP 51503 in IA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 51503 is worth $305,901. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,151 a month — a 4.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,151[2]
Gross yield
4.5%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,060[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Pottawattamie County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
37,972[3]
Median household income
$79,010[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Pottawattamie County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+28[5]
Moved in
2,208
Moved out
2,180

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
2
  • Abraham Lincoln High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Council Bluffs Comm School District

    1,358 students

  • Lewis Central Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lewis Central Comm School District

    1,002 students

  • Gerald W Kirn Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Council Bluffs Comm School District

    914 students

  • Titan Hill Intermediate School

    Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Lewis Central Comm School District

    910 students

  • Lewis Central Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lewis Central Comm School District

    730 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$13,814

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,547
Loan principal$244,721
Down payment$61,180
Total interest paid$312,128

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.86
Monthly cost to own$2,141
Monthly rent$1,151

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
14th percentile[2]
Property tax
47th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 51503?
The typical home in 51503 is worth $305,901, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 51503?
Home values in 51503 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 51503?
A typical home in 51503 rents for about $1,151 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 51503?
The effective property tax rate in 51503 is 1.3% — roughly $4,060 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 51503?
ZIP code 51503 has a population of 37,972 and a median household income of $79,010.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Greenwood, NE

    Typical home
    $306,378
    Gross yield
  • Omaha, NE

    Typical home
    $309,215
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Silver City, IA

    Typical home
    $302,465
    Gross yield
  • Bentley CDP, IA

    Typical home
    $309,988
    Gross yield
  • Plattsmouth, NE

    Typical home
    $310,885
    Gross yield
  • La Vista, NE

    Typical home
    $312,270
    Gross yield
    5.2%

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