City

Manson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Iowa

👥2,461Population
💰$78,261Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$156,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓49.3%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads49.3% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
HS Graduate434 (26.3%)
Some College189 (11.5%)
Associates212 (12.9%)
Bachelors284 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree529 (32.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
HS Grad26.3%
Some College11.5%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,261 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$156,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$648/mo
Total Housing Units1,388
Vacant Units314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Manson, IA

Manson is a city in Iowa, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,461 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Manson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,261 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Manson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $648 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manson is well-educated. 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.55%).

Manson, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Manson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50563 2,461 $78,261 $156,500 $648 6.3% 49.3% 81.0%