Ottumwa, Iowa · ZIP 52501

Ottumwa — ZIP 52501

Ottumwa (52501) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Ottumwa. 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 $127K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100

Avg math proficiency53%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100

Typical home value$127K

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

$127K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

711

Violent Crime

Property Crime

635

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wapello 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
Eisenhower Elementary School	KG–05	248	77%	72%
Horace Mann Elementary School	KG–05	250	72%	72%
Wilson Elementary School	KG–05	335	52%	47%
James Elementary School	KG–05	249	52%	47%
Ottumwa High School	10–12	910	47%	54%
Evans Junior High School	08–09	684	47%	58%
Liberty Intermediate School	06–07	633	42%	45%
Ottumwa Virtual Learning	PK–12	106	32%	37%
Pickwick Early Childhood Center	PK–KG	560	Not reported	Not reported
Douma Elementary School	01–02	327	Not reported	Not reported
Gateway High School	09–12	213	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

30,341

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

38.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52501 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 52501 has a school score of 70/100. 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 52501 is approximately $127K. 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 52501 in Ottumwa has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.