Shipment data can help a community team plan for supply, vendor capacity, and pad turnover. It cannot tell an owner how many homes will enter a particular park. That requires local permitting and leasing records. The number on this page is a starting point for a documented workflow, not a forecast or a promise about one community.
Manufactured home shipments and park capacity statistics 2026
The source defines the figure and its limits. Read the definition before copying it into an owner report. National data can show scale or direction, while a park's own records show occupancy, repairs, notices, collections, and resident follow-up.
Key takeaways
- Census shipment series run back to 1959.
- Annual state tables can support supply and pad-readiness reviews.
- Shipment counts are not the same as completed move-ins.
Evidence table
| Evidence item | Figure or scope | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Historical coverage | 1959 onward | Census MHS |
| Geography | National and state | Census MHS |
| Local move-ins | Not measured | Site records |
The table is meant to travel with its source note. A screenshot without the date, scope, and definition can turn a careful statistic into a misleading claim.
What the number means for park operations
Use the figure to set a question for the operating team. Which local record corresponds to the public measure? Who owns that record? When should it be checked again? Those three fields keep a research note useful after the article is published.
An assistant can download the source, label the file, enter the relevant value, and flag missing context. The owner or qualified professional should make decisions about lending, legal compliance, resident rights, property condition, or financial risk.
A practical VA workflow
Start with the source URL and access date. Record the definition and geography. Add the related local record, such as a pad list, work-order log, lender document, or staffing brief. Then set a review date. If the public table changes, preserve the old value and explain the revision instead of silently replacing it.
See our mobile home property management assistant for the operating handoff, and our admin support VA for a related queue.