ZIP Code 66079

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Rantoul · Franklin County · Kansas

Population
781

7/sq mi

Median income
$54,432

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,000

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.2%

Median age 41.8

Land area
108.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 66079 in Rantoul, Kansas has a population of 781. The median household income is $54,432, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $164,000, 41% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.5 square miles in Rantoul, Franklin County, Kansas. The area is home to 781 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 66079 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66079 sits at $54,432 (24% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $35,684. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $164,000 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,063 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, 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 66079 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 66079, Rantoul, 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

781

Population

108.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66079?

41.8

Median Age

61.7%

Male

38.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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?

$54,432

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$35,684

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

344

Total Housing Units

324

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$164,000

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,063

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 8 business establishments in ZIP 66079, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,189,000.

8

Businesses

83

Employees

$7.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 66079 vs 66042 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66042 Lane, KS 657 7.8 mi
66064 Osawatomie, KS 6,098 8.1 mi
66078 Princeton, KS 961 9.1 mi
66080 Richmond, KS 1,065 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66079 in?
ZIP code 66079 (Rantoul) 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 66079?
ZIP code 66079 in Rantoul, KS has a population of 781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66079?
The median household income in ZIP 66079 is $54,432, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66079?
The median home value in ZIP 66079 is $164,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66079?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66079 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66079?
ZIP code 66079 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66079?
In ZIP code 66079, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 66079?
In ZIP code 66079, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66079?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66079 is 6.8% 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 Rantoul, 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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