Zip code 50456: Manly, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50456?

50456 is assigned to Manly, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50456 in?

50456 is mostly in Worth County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 50456?

About 1,699 people live in 50456, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50456?

The median household income in 50456 is $81,339.

Q: What zip codes are near 50456?

The closest zip codes to 50456 are 50448, 50464, 50440, 50444, 50467.

Residential delivery areaWorth CountyCentral Time

Population

1,699

Median household income

$81K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$125K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$756/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

50 sq mi

34 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 50456

50456 is a rural zip code in Manly, Iowa (Worth County), covering 50 sq mi of land. About 1,699 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 41 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $81,339 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $124,700, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $756 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and production and manufacturing.

How 50456 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers12.6%
81st
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%508th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy11.5%
77th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%306th of 909 in IA
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%472nd of 911 in IA
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%391st of 911 in IA
Median age41
65th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6539th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate71.9%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%743rd of 909 in IA
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%342nd of 911 in IA
Median household income$81,339
52nd
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059317th of 896 in IA
Median earnings per worker$47,557
48th
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712445th of 910 in IA
Uninsured rate6.5%
47th
U.S. 8.4% · IA 5%204th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$36,771
40th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877542nd of 911 in IA
Government workers11.3%
29th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%593rd of 911 in IA
Broadband access89%
28th
U.S. 91% · IA 88.9%427th of 909 in IA
Residents under 1819.6%
28th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%672nd of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate3.4%
23rd
U.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%296th of 911 in IA
Diversity index24.9
18th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4176th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate5.6%
16th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%653rd of 909 in IA
Average commute20.8 min
16th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min579th of 902 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher17%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%642nd of 911 in IA
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%416th of 911 in IA
Work from home4.9%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%710th of 911 in IA
Median home value$124,700
6th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000636th of 881 in IA
Population density34/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi304th of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$756
5th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972506th of 771 in IA
Population1,699
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507314th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%911th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters15.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%689th of 882 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.338
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444752nd of 908 in IA

Measure	50456	Worth	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Self-employed workers	12.6%	17%	10.2%	10%	81st	508th of 911
Housing vacancy	11.5%	8.5%	8.5%	10.1%	77th	306th of 909
Residents 65 and older	20%	22.9%	18.1%	17.2%	74th	472nd of 911
Veterans	7.4%	9.1%	6.5%	6.2%	71st	391st of 911
Median age	41	44.1	38.6	38.9	65th	539th of 911
Homeownership rate	71.9%	83.2%	71.7%	65.2%	58th	743rd of 909
Healthcare workers	9.7%	8.6%	9.2%	9.7%	53rd	342nd of 911
Median household income	$81,339	$78,008	$75,059	$80,734	52nd	317th of 896
Median earnings per worker	$47,557	$46,662	$47,712	$49,666	48th	445th of 910
Uninsured rate	6.5%	7%	5%	8.4%	47th	204th of 911
Per capita income	$36,771	$39,261	$40,877	$44,673	40th	542nd of 911
Government workers	11.3%	12.3%	14.5%	14.5%	29th	593rd of 911
Broadband access	89%	85%	88.9%	91%	28th	427th of 909
Residents under 18	19.6%	20.7%	22.9%	22%	28th	672nd of 911
Unemployment rate	3.4%	3.5%	3.6%	5.2%	23rd	296th of 911
Diversity index	24.9	12.8	31.4	61.4	18th	176th of 911
Poverty rateStrength	5.6%	8.2%	11.1%	12.5%	16th	653rd of 909
Average commuteStrength	20.8 min	21.4 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	16th	579th of 902
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17%	19.1%	31.4%	35.7%	14th	642nd of 911
Tech workers	1%	0.8%	2.9%	3.8%	13th	416th of 911
Work from home	4.9%	11.3%	11.3%	15.1%	7th	710th of 911
Median home value	$124,700	$145,800	$208,000	$332,700	6th	636th of 881
Population density	34/sq mi	18/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	304th of 911
Median gross rent	$756	$758	$972	$1,413	5th	506th of 771
Population	1,699	7,350	3,210,507	334,922,499	2nd	314th of 911
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	911th of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	15.8%	21.4%	43.9%	51.1%	1st	689th of 882
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.338	0.398	0.444	0.483	1st	752nd of 908

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

21%

35–44

13%

45–54

11%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

19.6%

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black3%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

24.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 688
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 69.8%
Married couples: 54.4%
Living alone: 24%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

50456

$81,339

Worth Co.

$78,008

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,771

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.338

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50456

$124,700

Worth Co.

$145,800

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50456

$756

Worth Co.

$758

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 777
Owner-occupied: 71.9%
Vacant: 11.5%
Median year built: 1956
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 15.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4.5%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

18%

20–29

55%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

25%

Management

16%

Production

11%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

10%

Construction and repair

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Sales

Engineering and science

Education

Police and fire

Computer and math

Business and finance

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

24%

Retail

17%

Health care and social assistance

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

0.4%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$47,557

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50456	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,976	$74,888
Service	$32,617	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,917	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$52,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,239	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

19%

Associate's

22%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
Households with broadband: 89%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.3%
No internet access: 9.6%
Without health insurance: 6.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Manly
State: Iowa
County: Worth County
Center point: 43.2913° N, 93.2160° W
Land area: 50 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

50456 spans 2 counties

Worth County98% of land
Cerro Gordo County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Manly3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 50456

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50448	Kensett, IA	4.2 mi	620	$62,059	$123,400
50464	Plymouth, IA	7.5 mi	694	$91,750	$197,100
50440	Grafton, IA	7.9 mi	361	$76,429	$122,500
50444	Hanlontown, IA	8.4 mi	394	$78,214	$146,900
50467	Rock Falls, IA	9.4 mi	63	$63,750	$150,000
50401	Mason City, IA	9.5 mi	28,703	$66,072	$146,500
50402	Mason City, IA · PO box	9.5 mi	—	—	—
50459	Northwood, IA	12 mi	3,045	$71,618	$149,600
50434	Fertile, IA	12 mi	396	—	—
50446	Joice, IA	12 mi	476	$107,000	$154,200
50426	Carpenter, IA	13 mi	81	$74,107	$63,900
50428	Clear Lake, IA	14 mi	9,071	$81,037	$283,400

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Questions about 50456

What city is zip code 50456?

50456 is assigned to Manly, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50456 in?

50456 is mostly in Worth County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 50456?

About 1,699 people live in 50456, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50456 in?

50456 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50456?

The median household income in 50456 is $81,339.

What zip codes are near 50456?

The closest zip codes to 50456 are 50448, 50464, 50440, 50444, 50467.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50456, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.