ZIP Code 66073

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Source:

Perry · Jefferson County · Kansas

Population
2,537

15/sq mi

Median income
$86,641

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$216,600

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.5%

Median age 44.6

Land area
169.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 66073 in Perry, Kansas has a population of 2,537. The median household income is $86,641, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $216,600, 22% below the US average. 29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66073 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.1 square miles in Perry, Jefferson County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,537 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66073 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66073 sits at $86,641 (21% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $46,304. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $216,600 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $776 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66073 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 66073 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 66073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66073.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66073, Perry, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,537

Population

169.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66073?

44.6

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$86,641

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$46,304

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

896

Total Housing Units

871

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$216,600

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$776

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 66073, employing approximately 452 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,187,000.

47

Businesses

452

Employees

$27.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 29.8%
Retail trade 7 14.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.4%

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 66073 vs 66050 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66050 Lecompton, KS 1,822 6.2 mi
66049 Lawrence, KS 25,957 7.6 mi
66066 Oskaloosa, KS 2,636 8.1 mi
66070 Ozawkie, KS 2,661 8.9 mi
66045 Lawrence, KS 2,023 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66073 in?
ZIP code 66073 (Perry) 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 66073?
ZIP code 66073 in Perry, KS has a population of 2,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66073?
The median household income in ZIP 66073 is $86,641, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66073?
The median home value in ZIP 66073 is $216,600, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66073 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66073?
ZIP code 66073 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66073 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66073?
In ZIP code 66073, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 66073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66073 is 29.0 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 66073?
In ZIP code 66073, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66073 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Perry, KS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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