City

Portsmouth, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Iowa

👥482Population
💰$96,667Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$117,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 9.8%Other: 4.2%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic9.8%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
7%
18–24
1%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.8%)
HS Graduate178 (48.1%)
Some College54 (14.6%)
Associates37 (10%)
Bachelors53 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree45 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 48.1%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad48.1%
Some College14.6%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
45%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,667 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$117,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units255
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
47%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Portsmouth, IA

Portsmouth is a city in Iowa, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 482 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Portsmouth is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,667 is above the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Portsmouth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $834 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portsmouth is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.1%).

Portsmouth, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Portsmouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51565 482 $96,667 $117,300 $834 0.0% 26.5% 61.3%