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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
$71,094
Median income
$161,100
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 50563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 252.5 square miles in Manson, Calhoun County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,500 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 50563 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50563 sits at $71,094 (7% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $41,368. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $161,100 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $704 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 50563 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 50563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50563.

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 50563, Manson, 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

2,500

Population

252.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50563?

42.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$41,368

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50563 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,094 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,406

Total Housing Units

1,101

Occupied Units

305

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$161,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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

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ZIP 50563 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 50563 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 50563 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 50563 ranks #2 of 5 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
50518 Barnum, IA 381 7.3 mi
50571 Palmer, IA 394 7.6 mi
50586 Somers, IA 307 9.8 mi
50579 Rockwell City, IA 2,405 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

50579 standard
Rockwell City, IA
Pop: 2,405
51449 standard
Lake City, IA
Pop: 2,128
50575 standard
Pomeroy, IA
Pop: 969
51453 standard
Lohrville, IA
Pop: 695
50538 standard
Farnhamville, IA
Pop: 503
50586 standard
Somers, IA
Pop: 307

Related Areas

Calhoun County Manson, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Manson, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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