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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
$69,635
Median income
$184,300
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 52057 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 362.2 square miles in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa. The area is home to 8,222 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 52057 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52057 sits at $69,635 (9% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $40,749. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $184,300 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $752 per month, and 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52057 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 52057 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 52057

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52057.

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 52057, Manchester, 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

8,222

Population

362.2

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52057?

44.8

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$40,749

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52057 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,635 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,092

Total Housing Units

3,653

Occupied Units

439

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$184,300

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52057 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 52057 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 52057 ranks #3 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
52330 Ryan, IA 900 10.0 mi
52038 Dundee, IA 491 8.5 mi
52223 Delhi, IA 1,351 8.5 mi
52050 Greeley, IA 515 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

52041 standard
Earlville, IA
Pop: 1,608
52237 standard
Hopkinton, IA
Pop: 1,522
52223 standard
Delhi, IA
Pop: 1,351
52035 standard
Colesburg, IA
Pop: 1,010
52330 standard
Ryan, IA
Pop: 900
52050 standard
Greeley, IA
Pop: 515

Related Areas

Delaware County Manchester, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Manchester, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.