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
$76,786
Median income
$132,200
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 288.3 square miles in Manning, Carroll County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,306 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 51455 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51455 sits at $76,786 (0% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $44,861. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $132,200 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $700 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51455 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 51455 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 51455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51455.

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 51455, Manning, 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

2,306

Population

288.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51455?

43.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$44,861

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 51455 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,786 Top 42% higher than 58% 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

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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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,111

Total Housing Units

1,040

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$132,200

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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

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ZIP 51455 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 51455 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 51455 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 51455 ranks #3 of 4 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
51463 Templeton, IA 552 7.4 mi
51444 Halbur, IA 246 7.7 mi
51446 Irwin, IA 511 11.7 mi

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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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