PlainZIP

Mc Louth, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66054

Jefferson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,860
15/sq mi
$98,214
Median income
$243,500
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Louth pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66054 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66054 covers 197.2 square miles in Mc Louth, Jefferson County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,860 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66054 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,214 (37% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,148. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $243,500 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $994 per month, and 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 66054 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 66054

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Louth, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66054.

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 66054, Mc Louth, 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

2,860

Population

197.2

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66054?

42.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$98,214

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$40,148

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

37.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66054 ranks nationally

Mc Louth, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$98,214 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,250

Total Housing Units

1,114

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$243,500

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$994

Median Rent

1985

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

-5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66054 have decreased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 168
2021 +14.6% 192
2022 +30.6% 251
2023 +2.8% 258
2024 -5.4% 244

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 31 business establishments in ZIP 66054, employing approximately 186 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,070,000.

31

Businesses

186

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 29.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 22.6%
Retail trade 5 16.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 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 66054 vs 66066 →

ZIP 66054 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 66054 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 66054 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 66054 ranks #2 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
66066 Oskaloosa, KS 2,636 7.3 mi
66097 Winchester, KS 1,071 9.0 mi
66086 Tonganoxie, KS 9,759 8.6 mi
66020 Easton, KS 1,442 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

66512 standard
Meriden, KS
Pop: 3,361
66070 standard
Ozawkie, KS
Pop: 2,661
66066 standard
Oskaloosa, KS
Pop: 2,636
66073 standard
Perry, KS
Pop: 2,537
66088 standard
Valley Falls, KS
Pop: 2,457
66060 standard
Nortonville, KS
Pop: 1,122

Related Areas

Jefferson County Mc Louth, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66054 in? ▼
ZIP code 66054 (Mc Louth) is located in Jefferson County, Kansas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66054? ▼
ZIP code 66054 in Mc Louth, KS has a population of 2,860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66054? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66054 is $98,214, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66054? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66054 is $243,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66054? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66054 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66054? ▼
ZIP code 66054 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66054? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66054 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66054? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66054 decreased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 66054? ▼
In ZIP code 66054, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 66054? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66054 is 37.0 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 66054? ▼
In ZIP code 66054, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66054? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66054 is 4.7% 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.