Troy, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66087
Doniphan County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,042
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Troy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66087 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66087 covers 287.6 square miles in Troy, Doniphan County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,042 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66087 reports a modest median household income of $56,875 (21% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,975. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $127,300 (21% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $757; owner occupancy is 83.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doniphan County, so 66087 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 66087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troy, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66087.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 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 66087, Troy, 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
2,042
Population
287.6
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66087?
43.6
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.1%
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?
$56,875
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$38,975
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66087 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Troy, 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)
$56,875 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
937housing units
937
Total Housing Units
820
Occupied Units
117
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,300
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$757
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 66087, employing approximately 233 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,556,000.
46
Businesses
233
Employees
$10.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.5% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 6.5% |
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 66087 vs 66008 →
ZIP 66087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66087
Troy (66087)
2,042 residents
- 66035
Highland (66035)
1,311 residents
- 66008 286
Bendena (66008)
286 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66087 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66035
Highland (66035)
$97,895 median income
- 66008
Bendena (66008)
$94,792 median income
- 66087
Troy (66087)
$56,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66087 ranks #3 of 3 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 66087, 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 (2,042 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 66087 in?
ZIP code 66087 (Troy) is located in Doniphan County, Kansas. Doniphan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/doniphan-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66087?
ZIP code 66087 in Troy, KS has a population of 2,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66087?
The median household income in ZIP 66087 is $56,875, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66087?
The median home value in ZIP 66087 is $127,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66087 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66087?
ZIP code 66087 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 233 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66087 are: Health care and social assistance (8), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66087?
In ZIP code 66087, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 66087?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66087 is 28.2 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 66087?
In ZIP code 66087, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66087 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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