Tonganoxie, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66086
Leavenworth County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,759
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,318
- Median income Above-median income area
- $325,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tonganoxie pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66086 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66086 (Tonganoxie, KS) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.8 in 2023 to 253.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66086 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tonganoxie, Leavenworth County, Kansas, home to 9,759 residents across 246.4 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66086 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,318 (37% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,569. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $325,900 (101% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,229.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leavenworth County, so 66086 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 66086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tonganoxie, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66086.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66086, Tonganoxie, 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
9,759
Population
246.4
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66086?
39.2
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$98,318
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$44,569
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66086 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Tonganoxie, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,318 Top 9% higher than 91% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,298housing units
4,298
Total Housing Units
4,207
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$325,900
Median Home Value
+101% vs state ZIP avg
$1,229
Median Rent
1992
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66086 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 168 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 185 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 213 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 230 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 254 |
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 206 business establishments in ZIP 66086, employing approximately 1,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,286,000.
206
Businesses
1,409
Employees
$63.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 40 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
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 66086 vs 66052 →
ZIP 66086 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66044
Lawrence (66044)
28,417 residents
- 66086 9,759
Tonganoxie (66086)
9,759 residents
- 66007 5,614
Basehor (66007)
5,614 residents
- 66054 2,860
Mc Louth (66054)
2,860 residents
- 66052 2,031
Linwood (66052)
2,031 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66086 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66086 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66007
Basehor (66007)
$121,266 median income
- 66086
Tonganoxie (66086)
$98,318 median income
- 66054
Mc Louth (66054)
$98,214 median income
- 66052
Linwood (66052)
$82,411 median income
- 66044
Lawrence (66044)
$55,955 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66086 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66086, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,759 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66086 in?
ZIP code 66086 (Tonganoxie) 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 66086?
ZIP code 66086 in Tonganoxie, KS has a population of 9,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66086?
The median household income in ZIP 66086 is $98,318, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66086?
The median home value in ZIP 66086 is $325,900, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66086 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66086?
ZIP code 66086 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 1,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66086 are: Construction (40), Other services (except public administration) (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66086?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66086 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 66086?
In ZIP code 66086, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 66086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66086 is 31.2 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 66086?
In ZIP code 66086, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66086 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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