Manchester, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52057
Delaware County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,222
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,635
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manchester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52057 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 52057 (Manchester, IA) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.0 in 2023 to 236.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52057 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa, home to 8,222 residents across 362.2 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52057 reports a modest median household income of $69,635 (9% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,749. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $184,300 (5% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $752; 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 52057 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 52057
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manchester, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52057.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
23 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 52057, Manchester, 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
8,222
Population
362.2
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52057?
44.8
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.6%
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?
$69,635
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$40,749
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52057 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Manchester, 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)
$69,635 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
4,092housing units
4,092
Total Housing Units
3,653
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,300
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$752
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52057 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 160 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 172 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 192 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 215 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 236 |
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 291 business establishments in ZIP 52057, employing approximately 4,020 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,464,000.
291
Businesses
4,020
Employees
$204.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 31 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.1% |
| Information | 8 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
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 52057 vs 52330 →
ZIP 52057 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52057
Manchester (52057)
8,222 residents
- 52223 1,351
Delhi (52223)
1,351 residents
- 52330 900
Ryan (52330)
900 residents
- 52050 515
Greeley (52050)
515 residents
- 52038 491
Dundee (52038)
491 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52057 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52057 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52223
Delhi (52223)
$89,250 median income
- 52330
Ryan (52330)
$86,536 median income
- 52057
Manchester (52057)
$69,635 median income
- 52050
Greeley (52050)
$67,206 median income
- 52038
Dundee (52038)
$56,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52057 ranks #3 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 52057, 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 (8,222 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 52057 in?
ZIP code 52057 (Manchester) is located in Delaware County, Iowa. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52057?
ZIP code 52057 in Manchester, IA has a population of 8,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52057?
The median household income in ZIP 52057 is $69,635, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52057?
The median home value in ZIP 52057 is $184,300, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52057?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52057 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52057?
ZIP code 52057 has 291 business establishments employing approximately 4,020 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52057?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52057 are: Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (34), Construction (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52057?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52057 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 52057?
In ZIP code 52057, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 52057?
In ZIP code 52057, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52057?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52057 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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