52501 — Ottumwa, IA Home Values
Typical home value $126,687 as of June 2026 · 4th of 5 in Ottumwa, IA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 52501, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 52501 compares in the Ottumwa, IA area
ZIP code 52501 (Ottumwa, IA) has a typical home value of $126,687 as of June 2026, ranking 4th of 5 ZIP codes tracked in the Ottumwa, IA area, more expensive than about 40% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +27.7%, from $99,196 in June 2021 to $126,687 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Ottumwa, IA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Ottumwa.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 52501 has a population of 30,341, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 76.8% White, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Black or African American, 3.3% two or more races, 1.7% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 1.6% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Elementary School | 1001 N Benton, Ottumwa, IA | 0.9 mi |
| Horace Mann Elementary School | 1523 N Court St, Ottumwa, IA | 1.3 mi |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | 2624 Marilyn Rd, Ottumwa, IA | 1.3 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52501?
$126,687 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 52501 an expensive ZIP code in the Ottumwa, IA area?
52501 ranks 4th of 5 ZIP codes in the Ottumwa, IA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 40% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 52501 changed over the past year?
+1.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 52501?
30,341, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 52501?
James Elementary School (0.9 mi), Horace Mann Elementary School (1.3 mi), Eisenhower Elementary School (1.3 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 52501?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Ottumwa, IA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.