Manson, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50563
Calhoun County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,500
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,094
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50563 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50563 (Manson, IA) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.3 in 2023 to 224.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50563 covers 252.5 square miles in Manson, Calhoun County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,500 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50563 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,094 (7% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,368. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $161,100 (8% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $704; 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 50563 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manson, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50563.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50563, Manson, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,500
Population
252.5
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50563?
42.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$71,094
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$41,368
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50563 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Manson, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,094 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,406housing units
1,406
Total Housing Units
1,101
Occupied Units
305
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,100
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$704
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50563 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.1% | 167 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 178 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 199 |
| 2023 | +16.3% | 231 |
| 2024 | -2.8% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 50563, employing approximately 596 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,153,000.
69
Businesses
596
Employees
$30.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50563 vs 50518 →
ZIP 50563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50563
Manson (50563)
2,500 residents
- 50579
Rockwell City (50579)
2,405 residents
- 50571 394
Palmer (50571)
394 residents
- 50518 381
Barnum (50518)
381 residents
- 50586 307
Somers (50586)
307 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50563 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50518
Barnum (50518)
$97,857 median income
- 50563
Manson (50563)
$71,094 median income
- 50579
Rockwell City (50579)
$61,108 median income
- 50571
Palmer (50571)
$59,583 median income
- 50586
Somers (50586)
$55,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50563 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50563, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,500 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50563 in?
ZIP code 50563 (Manson) is located in Calhoun County, Iowa. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50563?
ZIP code 50563 in Manson, IA has a population of 2,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50563?
The median household income in ZIP 50563 is $71,094, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50563?
The median home value in ZIP 50563 is $161,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50563?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50563 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50563?
ZIP code 50563 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50563?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50563 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50563?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50563 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50563?
In ZIP code 50563, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50563?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50563 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50563?
In ZIP code 50563, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50563?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50563 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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