Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Population 36,673

51503 is zip code located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The population is 36,673, making 51503 the largest zipcode in Council Bluffs and the largest in Pottawattamie County.

There are 8 public schools in 51503 with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Council Bluffs is high , and there are 73 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 51503. Unemployment in 51503 is moderate.

Zip codes within Council Bluffs include 51501 and 51502.

Council Bluffs Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

62.54% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

31.98% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

30 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in 51503, IA and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates 51503's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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73 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    5.9%
  • Rented
    29.3%
  • Owned
    64.7%

73 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Council Bluffs, IA issued 73 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Council Bluffs, IA issued 93 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $650
  • 1 Bedroom: $730
  • 2 Bedrooms: $900
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,210
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,350

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Environmental Hazards

30 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (183/183)
    Council Bluffs, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Council Bluffs, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Council Bluffs, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.07°
  • February 26.58°
  • March 41.1°
  • April 51.8°
  • May 63.6°
  • June 73.17°
  • July 78.77°
  • August 75.74°
  • September 65.67°
  • October 53.98°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 21.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Council Bluffs, IA

Earthquakes
Council Bluffs, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Council Bluffs, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Council Bluffs, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Council Bluffs, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 51503: $60,194

Unemployment

Unemployment in Council Bluffs is 3.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.62%
White Collar - 63.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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28 FCC Towers view all

1 Library view all