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Atchison, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66002

Atchison County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,755
30/sq mi
$61,364
Median income
$149,100
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atchison pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, home to 13,755 residents across 464.7 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66002 reports a modest median household income of $61,364 (15% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $28,910. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $149,100 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $747 monthly, and 67.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66002, plus 4 more within Atchison County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 66002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atchison, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66002.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66002, Atchison, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,755

Population

464.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66002?

31.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,364

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$28,910

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66002 ranks nationally

Atchison, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,364 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,243

Total Housing Units

4,386

Occupied Units

857

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$149,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$747

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.7%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66002 have increased 17.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 157
2021 +11.3% 175
2022 +11.8% 195
2023 +10.5% 216
2024 +17.7% 254

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 316 business establishments in ZIP 66002, employing approximately 5,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,705,000.

316

Businesses

5,224

Employees

$240.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 41 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 40 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 39 12.3%
Construction 32 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 31 9.8%
Finance and insurance 26 8.2%
Manufacturing 22 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 6.3%
Wholesale trade 14 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.9%
Information 6 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 1.9%
Educational services 4 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 66002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 66002 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
64484 Rushville, MO 1,229 6.4 mi
66016 Cummings, KS 519 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Atchison County

66023 standard
Effingham, KS
Pop: 1,124
66041 standard
Lancaster, KS
Pop: 725
66016 standard
Cummings, KS
Pop: 519
66058 standard
Muscotah, KS
Pop: 393

Related Areas

Atchison County Atchison, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66002 in? ▼
ZIP code 66002 (Atchison) is located in Atchison County, Kansas. Atchison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/atchison-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66002? ▼
ZIP code 66002 in Atchison, KS has a population of 13,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66002 is $61,364, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66002 is $149,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66002 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66002? ▼
ZIP code 66002 has 316 business establishments employing approximately 5,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66002 are: Retail trade (41), Health care and social assistance (40), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66002 increased by 17.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66002? ▼
In ZIP code 66002, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66002 is 19.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66002? ▼
In ZIP code 66002, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66002 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.