50563 ZIP Code — Manson, IA

Calhoun County, Iowa

ZIP code 50563 is located in Manson, Iowa, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 101.47 square miles and serves a population of 2,468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515/712.

About ZIP code 50563

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 $144,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,924. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50563 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,468

population

101.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manson	Acceptable
Manson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50518 Barnum (7.5 mi) 50571 Palmer (8 mi) 50575 Pomeroy (8.5 mi) 50586 Somers (9.5 mi) 50579 Rockwell City (10.8 mi) 50524 Clare (10.9 mi) 50551 Jolley (11.9 mi) 50566 Moorland (13.1 mi) 50541 Gilmore City (13.2 mi) 50574 Pocahontas (14.3 mi) 50540 Fonda (15.2 mi) 50523 Callender (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,468
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	101.47 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	42.5258
Longitude	-94.5301
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515/712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	47.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,468

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$75,924

Median household income

$38,242

Per capita income

$144,500

Median home value

$654

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,202

Housing units

31.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

114

127

35–44

136

103

45–54

110

55–59

126

60–64

136

185

65–74

198

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	520	21.1%
18 and over	1,948	78.9%
65 and over	654	26.5%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,404	96.6%
Two or more races	42	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.8%
Black or African American	11	0.4%
Asian	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	47.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$75,924

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,500
Median rent / month	$654
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.4%
Electricity	23.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	591	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	32	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	125	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	349	31.8%
Households with children under 18	278	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	447	40.7%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	21.3%
Married	65.5%	53.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.3%
Widowed	3.5%	15.0%
Divorced	7.5%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	5.1%
Kindergarten	33	6.3%
Elementary school	260	49.5%
High school	112	21.3%
College / grad school	93	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 20.3%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 5.1%

Public administration 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	189	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,338	94.7%
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)	2,455	99.5%
Born in same state	2,450	99.3%
Born in different state	2,046	82.9%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	300	12.2%
French	209	8.5%
Arab	187	7.6%
Polish	118	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	74	3%
English	25	1%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	94.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50563

What city is ZIP code 50563 in?

ZIP code 50563 is primarily assigned to Manson, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50563 in?

ZIP code 50563 falls within Calhoun County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50563 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 50563 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50563 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 50563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50563?

The median home value in ZIP code 50563 is $144,500.

Does ZIP code 50563 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 50563 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 50563 in?

ZIP code 50563 observes the CST timezone.