Manning, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51455
Carroll County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,306
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,786
- Median income Near-median income area
- $132,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manning pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51455 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51455 covers 288.3 square miles in Manning, Carroll County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,306 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51455 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,786 (0% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,861. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 0.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,200 (25% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $700; owner occupancy is 82.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 51455 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 51455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manning, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51455.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 51455, Manning, 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
2,306
Population
288.3
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51455?
43.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.3%
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?
$76,786
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$44,861
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 51455 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Manning, 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)
$76,786 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
1,111housing units
1,111
Total Housing Units
1,040
Occupied Units
71
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,200
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$700
Median Rent
1945
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 51455, employing approximately 766 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,017,000.
86
Businesses
766
Employees
$35.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.0% |
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 51455 vs 51463 →
ZIP 51455 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51455
Manning (51455)
2,306 residents
- 51463 552
Templeton (51463)
552 residents
- 51446 511
Irwin (51446)
511 residents
- 51444 246
Halbur (51444)
246 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51455 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51455 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51444
Halbur (51444)
$82,750 median income
- 51463
Templeton (51463)
$78,571 median income
- 51455
Manning (51455)
$76,786 median income
- 51446
Irwin (51446)
$62,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51455 ranks #3 of 4 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 51455, 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 (2,306 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 51455 in?
ZIP code 51455 (Manning) is located in Carroll County, Iowa. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51455?
ZIP code 51455 in Manning, IA has a population of 2,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51455?
The median household income in ZIP 51455 is $76,786, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51455?
The median home value in ZIP 51455 is $132,200, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51455 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51455?
ZIP code 51455 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 766 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51455?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51455 are: Finance and insurance (12), Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51455?
In ZIP code 51455, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 51455?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51455 is 21.9 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 51455?
In ZIP code 51455, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51455 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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