La Cygne, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66040
Linn County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,404
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,323
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Cygne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66040 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66040 covers 374.1 square miles in La Cygne, Linn County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,404 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66040 reports a modest median household income of $56,323 (22% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,180. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $174,300 (8% above the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $868; 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 66040 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 66040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Cygne, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66040.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 66040, La Cygne, 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
3,404
Population
374.1
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66040?
48.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
4.6%
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?
$56,323
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$32,180
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
40.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66040 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
La Cygne, 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)
$56,323 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
2,091housing units
2,091
Total Housing Units
1,659
Occupied Units
432
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,300
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$868
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 66040, employing approximately 525 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,876,000.
68
Businesses
525
Employees
$37.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.4% |
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 66040 vs 66026 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66026 | Fontana, KS | 698 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66040, 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 (3,404 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 66040 in?
ZIP code 66040 (La Cygne) is located in Linn County, Kansas. Linn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/linn-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66040?
ZIP code 66040 in La Cygne, KS has a population of 3,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66040?
The median household income in ZIP 66040 is $56,323, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66040?
The median home value in ZIP 66040 is $174,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66040 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66040?
ZIP code 66040 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66040 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66040?
In ZIP code 66040, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 66040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66040 is 40.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66040?
In ZIP code 66040, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66040 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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