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Manilla, IA
City in Crawford County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 51454.
Population
630
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
592
ZIP codes
1
Manilla and its ZIP codes
Manilla at a glance
- Manilla is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,156, 13% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,300 (58% below Iowa) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Manilla, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manilla, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,156
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$88,300
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
86.8%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (314), Irish Americans (80), Dutch Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Manilla.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,851
6,449 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,214
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,324 per person
PPP loans
$3.48M
202 loans, 317 jobs reported
How people get to work
Manilla, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manilla, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manilla, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Manilla
1 in or overlapping Manilla. Population shown
Cities near Manilla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AspinwallCity | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| DefianceCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| IrwinCity | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Buck GroveCity | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ManningCity | 8.8 mi | 2.5 |
| DenisonCity | 9.9 mi | 6.5 |
| KirkmanCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| VailCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ArionCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| EarlingCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| GrayCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Dow CityCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WestsideCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| DeloitCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WestphaliaCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| HalburCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manilla, IA in?
- Manilla is in Crawford County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Manilla, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manilla include 51454.
- What is the population of Manilla, IA?
- About 630 people live in Manilla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manilla?
- Nearby places include Aspinwall (5.3 mi), Defiance (7.2 mi), Irwin (7.4 mi), Buck Grove (8.4 mi), Manning (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023