ZIP Code 66078

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Princeton · Franklin County · Kansas

Population
961

6/sq mi

Median income
$80,000

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$205,900

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.3%

Median age 45.1

Land area
165.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 66078 in Princeton, Kansas has a population of 961. The median household income is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $205,900, 26% below the US average. 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 165.7 square miles in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas. The area is home to 961 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 66078 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66078 sits at $80,000 (11% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $36,504. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $205,900 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,000 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 66078 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 →

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 66078, Princeton, 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

961

Population

165.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66078?

45.1

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$80,000

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$36,504

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

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

What does housing look like?

332

Total Housing Units

296

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$205,900

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,000

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 66078, employing approximately 68 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,007,000.

10

Businesses

68

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 40.0%

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 66078 vs 66080 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66080 Richmond, KS 1,065 5.4 mi
66067 Ottawa, KS 16,170 9.5 mi
66079 Rantoul, KS 781 9.1 mi
66033 Greeley, KS 767 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66078 in?
ZIP code 66078 (Princeton) is located in Franklin County, Kansas. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66078?
ZIP code 66078 in Princeton, KS has a population of 961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66078?
The median household income in ZIP 66078 is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66078?
The median home value in ZIP 66078 is $205,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66078 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66078?
ZIP code 66078 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 68 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66078?
In ZIP code 66078, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66078?
In ZIP code 66078, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66078 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Princeton, KS

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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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