City

Manchester, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Iowa

👥7,883Population
💰$71,467Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$168,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (1%)
HS Graduate2,140 (41.1%)
Some College489 (9.4%)
Associates534 (10.3%)
Bachelors760 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree1,227 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College9.4%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,467 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$737/mo
Total Housing Units4,049
Vacant Units539

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Manchester, IA

Manchester is a city in Iowa, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,883 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Manchester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,467 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Manchester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $737 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manchester is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.19%).

Manchester, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Manchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52057 7,883 $71,467 $168,800 $737 3.0% 38.2% 80.9%