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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
$72,734
Median income
$219,100
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kansas average), while per-capita income is $38,395. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $219,100 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,029 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66048, plus 6 more within Leavenworth County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 66048?

40.2

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 10.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

15,154

Total Housing Units

14,171

Occupied Units

983

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$219,100

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66048 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66043 Lansing, KS 10,787 6.6 mi
66027 Fort Leavenworth, KS 5,742 7.1 mi
66020 Easton, KS 1,442 7.5 mi
66007 Basehor, KS 5,614 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Leavenworth County

66043 standard
Lansing, KS
Pop: 10,787
66086 standard
Tonganoxie, KS
Pop: 9,759
66027 standard
Fort Leavenworth, KS
Pop: 5,742
66007 standard
Basehor, KS
Pop: 5,614
66052 standard
Linwood, KS
Pop: 2,031
66020 standard
Easton, KS
Pop: 1,442

Related Areas

Leavenworth County Leavenworth, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.