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 Moderate-density area
- $61,364
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atchison pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66002 (Atchison, KS) rose +17.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.8 in 2023 to 254.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,910. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $149,100 (8% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $747; 67.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Atchison County, so 66002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66002?
31.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$28,910
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66002 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Atchison, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,364 37th percentile higher than 37% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,243housing units
5,243
Total Housing Units
4,386
Occupied Units
857
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,100
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 66002 vs 64484 →
ZIP 66002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66002
Atchison (66002)
13,755 residents
- 64484 1,229
Rushville (64484)
1,229 residents
- 66016 519
Cummings (66016)
519 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64484
Rushville (64484)
$77,917 median income
- 66016
Cummings (66016)
$76,141 median income
- 66002
Atchison (66002)
$61,364 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66002, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,755 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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