ZIP Code 66024

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Elwood · Doniphan County · Kansas

Population
927

80/sq mi

Median income
$68,125

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$67,800

▼ 76% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.2%

Median age 32.5

Land area
11.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 66024 in Elwood, Kansas has a population of 927. The median household income is $68,125, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $67,800, 76% below the US average. 6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.6 square miles in Elwood, Doniphan County, Kansas. The area is home to 927 residents, producing a population density of 80 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66024 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66024 sits at $68,125 (5% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $23,299. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $67,800 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Doniphan County, so you can benchmark 66024 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 66024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66024.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66024, Elwood, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

927

Population

11.6

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66024?

32.5

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$68,125

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$23,299

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

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

What does housing look like?

283

Total Housing Units

249

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

3.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$67,800

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$902

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 66024, employing approximately 618 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,393,000.

31

Businesses

618

Employees

$33.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 5 16.1%
Retail trade 5 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 16.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 12.9%
Construction 3 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.7%

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 66024 vs 64503 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
64503 Saint Joseph, MO 12,921 2.1 mi
64501 Saint Joseph, MO 12,503 2.4 mi
64504 Saint Joseph, MO 10,763 4.5 mi
64506 Saint Joseph, MO 24,030 5.2 mi
66090 Wathena, KS 2,520 5.5 mi
64507 Saint Joseph, MO 13,738 6.7 mi
64505 Saint Joseph, MO 13,161 7.2 mi
64448 Faucett, MO 1,104 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66024 in?
ZIP code 66024 (Elwood) is located in Doniphan County, Kansas. Doniphan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/doniphan-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66024?
ZIP code 66024 in Elwood, KS has a population of 927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66024?
The median household income in ZIP 66024 is $68,125, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66024?
The median home value in ZIP 66024 is $67,800, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66024 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66024?
ZIP code 66024 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66024?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66024 are: Manufacturing (5), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66024?
In ZIP code 66024, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66024?
In ZIP code 66024, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66024 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Elwood, KS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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