Elwood, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66024
Doniphan County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 927
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $67,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elwood pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66024 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66024 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elwood, Doniphan County, Kansas, home to just 927 residents across 11.6 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66024 reports a modest median household income of $68,125 (5% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,299. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $67,800 (58% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $902; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doniphan County, so 66024 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 66024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elwood, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66024.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 66024, Elwood, 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
927
Population
11.6
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66024?
32.5
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
2.7%
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?
$68,125
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$23,299
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66024 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Elwood, 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)
$68,125 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
283housing units
283
Total Housing Units
249
Occupied Units
34
Vacant Units
3.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$67,800
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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 66024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64506
Saint Joseph (64506)
24,030 residents
- 64507
Saint Joseph (64507)
13,738 residents
- 64505
Saint Joseph (64505)
13,161 residents
- 64503
Saint Joseph (64503)
12,921 residents
- 64501
Saint Joseph (64501)
12,503 residents
- 64504
Saint Joseph (64504)
10,763 residents
- 66090 2,520
Wathena (66090)
2,520 residents
- 64448 1,104
Faucett (64448)
1,104 residents
- 66024 927
Elwood (66024)
927 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66024 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66024 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66090
Wathena (66090)
$87,025 median income
- 64448
Faucett (64448)
$76,058 median income
- 64505
Saint Joseph (64505)
$73,298 median income
- 66024
Elwood (66024)
$68,125 median income
- 64506
Saint Joseph (64506)
$65,573 median income
- 64507
Saint Joseph (64507)
$61,158 median income
- 64504
Saint Joseph (64504)
$58,801 median income
- 64503
Saint Joseph (64503)
$53,039 median income
- 64501
Saint Joseph (64501)
$46,731 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66024 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66024, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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