Manly, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50456

Worth County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,741
15/sq mi
$81,339
Median income
$124,700
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manly pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50456 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50456 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.1 square miles in Manly, Worth County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,741 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50456 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50456 sits at $81,339 (6% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,771. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $124,700 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $756 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50456 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worth County, so you can benchmark 50456 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50456

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50456.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50456, Manly, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,741

Population

120.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50456?

41.0

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$81,339

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$36,771

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50456 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,339 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

777

Total Housing Units

688

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$124,700

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 50456, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,604,000.

29

Businesses

152

Employees

$6.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 24.1%
Retail trade 5 17.2%
Wholesale trade 4 13.8%
Construction 3 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50456 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50456 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50448 Kensett, IA 695 4.5 mi
50401 Mason City, IA 29,837 9.3 mi
50464 Plymouth, IA 673 7.3 mi
50440 Grafton, IA 422 7.9 mi
50467 Rock Falls, IA 94 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50456 in?
ZIP code 50456 (Manly) is located in Worth County, Iowa. Worth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worth-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50456?
ZIP code 50456 in Manly, IA has a population of 1,741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50456?
The median household income in ZIP 50456 is $81,339, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50456?
The median home value in ZIP 50456 is $124,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50456 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50456?
ZIP code 50456 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50456 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50456?
In ZIP code 50456, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50456?
In ZIP code 50456, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50456 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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