The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50563 sells for about $150,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $704 a month.
ZIP 50563 — Manson
The housing market in 50563 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and families seeking affordable housing, though sales volume remains constrained by limited supply.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable small-town lifestyle with a strong sense of community and low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.4% · poverty 6.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50563, Calhoun County IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Manson Northwest Webster Community School District, which maintains a stable reputation within the rural Calhoun County region.
The region is primarily subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal wind and storm events; flood risk is generally low but varies by specific parcel location.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with steady but slow development momentum typical of rural Iowa communities.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in Fort Dodge or regional agricultural centers.
Local amenities include Manson's city parks and proximity to regional outdoor recreation areas, with basic shopping and dining available within the town center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and agribusiness, supplemented by local retail and public services.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with access to regional highways connecting to larger Iowa cities.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing municipal infrastructure.
Calhoun County Assessor manages property valuations based on biennial assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Manson Northwest Webster CSD levies and Calhoun County general fund assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard environment of rural Iowa.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 50563 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The Fort Museum and Frontier Village4.517.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community green space for local events and recreation.
Provides community resources and educational programming.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.