50456 ZIP Code — Manly, IA
Worth County, Iowa
ZIP code 50456 is located in Manly, Iowa, within Worth County. It covers approximately 49.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,783 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50456
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $72,600.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
1,783
population
49.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50456 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50456
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Manly | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50448 Kensett (4.5 mi)
50444 Hanlontown (7.4 mi)
50440 Grafton (7.7 mi)
50464 Plymouth (8.7 mi)
50459 Northwood (9.5 mi)
50401 Mason City (10.8 mi)
50446 Joice (11.1 mi)
50434 Fertile (11.3 mi)
50428 Clear Lake (13.7 mi)
50458 Nora Springs (14.2 mi)
50450 Lake Mills (15.7 mi)
50482 Ventura (16.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,783 |
| Population density | 36 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 195 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 49.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.2987 |
| Longitude | -93.2314 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.1% | 42.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 35.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 19.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,783
Population
36
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$72,600
Median household income
$33,383
Per capita income
$115,100
Median home value
$644
Median monthly rent
68.1%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
570
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
39
Under 5
35
61
5–9
55
83
10–14
75
67
15–19
60
52
20–24
46
78
25–34
71
162
35–44
146
119
45–54
108
61
55–59
56
57
60–64
51
78
65–74
71
48
75–84
43
32
85+
29
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 417 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 1,366 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 301 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.8%
Two or more races
6.5%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,623 | 89.8% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.1% | 42.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.6% | 35.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 19.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
22.4%
$75k–$100k
18.5%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $72,600 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
34.9%
$100k–$150k
27.0%
$150k–$200k
17.3%
$200k–$300k
7.5%
$300k–$500k
6.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,100 |
| Median rent / month | $644 |
| Owner occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter occupied | 31.9% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
| Single-family detached | 78.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 33.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.8% |
| Electricity | 15.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 361 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 83 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 141 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 143 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 236 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 170 | 23.4% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 25.1% |
| Married | 54.1% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
36.5%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
23.4%
Bachelor's degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 42 | 8.8% |
| Kindergarten | 29 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 199 | 41.8% |
| High school | 147 | 30.9% |
| College / grad school | 59 | 12.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.0%
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Retail trade
15.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Construction
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Public administration
5.5%
Other services
4.6%
Professional & management
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.3% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 13.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 31.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.5% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 5.5% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
20.2%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
28.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 108 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 10.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 27.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.0% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,709 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,783 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,780 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 1,344 | 75.4% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 249 | 14% |
| French | 130 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 85 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 24 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 13 | 0.7% |
| English | 9 | 0.5% |
| German | 7 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50456
What city is ZIP code 50456 in?
ZIP code 50456 is primarily assigned to Manly, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50456 in?
ZIP code 50456 falls within Worth County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50456?
The median home value in ZIP code 50456 is $115,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 50456?
ZIP code 50456 has an estimated population of 1,783 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50456?
The median household income in ZIP code 50456 is $72,600, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50456 in?
ZIP code 50456 observes the CST timezone.