Portsmouth, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
200
Population
645/sq mi density
$79,643
Median Income
$41,251 per capita
$115,500
Home Value
$273,165 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
15.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $575/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$115,500
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
93.9%
44% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
95
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$115,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$273,165
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
93.9%
Owner-Occupied
6.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$575/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
15.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
52% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
93.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $115,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,165 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 93.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 93.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 95 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |