Council Bluffs, Iowa · ZIP 51501

Council Bluffs — ZIP 51501

Council Bluffs (51501) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Council Bluffs. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $189K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency57%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$189K

Median rent$1,375/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$189K

Median Rent

$1,375/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,008

Violent Crime

383

Property Crime

1,625

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pottawattamie County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Rue Elementary School	PK–05	385	67%	62%
Edison Elementary School	PK–05	384	67%	57%
Roosevelt Elementary School	PK–05	455	62%	52%
Longfellow Elementary School	PK–05	431	57%	52%
Bloomer Elementary School	PK–05	396	57%	52%
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	06–08	855	55%	55%
Franklin Elementary School	PK–05	421	54%	49%
Thomas Jefferson High School	09–12	1,146	39%	49%
E A Kreft Primary School	PK–01	502	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

34,928

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

38 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 51501 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 51501 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 51501 is approximately $189K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 51501 in Council Bluffs has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.