Leavenworth, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66048
Leavenworth County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,475
- 101/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,734
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leavenworth pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 101
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66048 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 66048 (Leavenworth, KS) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.6 in 2023 to 231.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66048 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, with 35,475 residents across 350.5 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66048 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,734 (1% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,395. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $219,100 (35% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 64.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,029.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leavenworth County, so 66048 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 66048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leavenworth, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66048.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 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 66048, Leavenworth, 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
35,475
Population
350.5
Area (sq mi)
101
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66048?
40.2
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
3.0%
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?
$72,734
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$38,395
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66048 ranks nationally
Leavenworth, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,734 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,154housing units
15,154
Total Housing Units
14,171
Occupied Units
983
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,100
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,029
Median Rent
1970
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66048 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 178 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 200 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 215 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 231 |
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 636 business establishments in ZIP 66048, employing approximately 8,315 people with a combined annual payroll of $423,718,000.
636
Businesses
8,315
Employees
$423.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 98 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 63 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.7% |
| Information | 11 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 66048 vs 66043 →
ZIP 66048 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66048
Leavenworth (66048)
35,475 residents
- 66043 10,787
Lansing (66043)
10,787 residents
- 66027 5,742
Fort Leavenworth (66027)
5,742 residents
- 66007 5,614
Basehor (66007)
5,614 residents
- 66020 1,442
Easton (66020)
1,442 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66048 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66007
Basehor (66007)
$121,266 median income
- 66043
Lansing (66043)
$103,060 median income
- 66027
Fort Leavenworth (66027)
$102,208 median income
- 66020
Easton (66020)
$78,594 median income
- 66048
Leavenworth (66048)
$72,734 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66048 ranks #5 of 5 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 66048, 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 (35,475 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 66048 in?
ZIP code 66048 (Leavenworth) is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas. Leavenworth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/leavenworth-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66048?
ZIP code 66048 in Leavenworth, KS has a population of 35,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66048?
The median household income in ZIP 66048 is $72,734, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66048?
The median home value in ZIP 66048 is $219,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66048 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66048?
ZIP code 66048 has 636 business establishments employing approximately 8,315 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66048 are: Retail trade (98), Other services (except public administration) (84), Health care and social assistance (79). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66048?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66048 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 66048?
In ZIP code 66048, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 66048?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66048 is 22.4 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 66048?
In ZIP code 66048, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66048 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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