ZIP Code 66090

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Wathena · Doniphan County · Kansas

Population
2,520

13/sq mi

Median income
$87,025

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,100

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.6%

Median age 46.7

Land area
201.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 66090 in Wathena, Kansas has a population of 2,520. The median household income is $87,025, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $161,100, 42% below the US average. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 201.6 square miles in Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,520 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 66090 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66090 sits at $87,025 (21% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,045. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $161,100 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $806 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Doniphan County, so you can benchmark 66090 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 66090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66090.

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 66090, Wathena, 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

2,520

Population

201.6

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66090?

46.7

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$87,025

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$40,045

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,187

Total Housing Units

977

Occupied Units

210

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$161,100

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$806

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 66090, employing approximately 655 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,461,000.

51

Businesses

655

Employees

$40.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 15.7%
Manufacturing 5 9.8%
Wholesale trade 5 9.8%
Retail trade 5 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 9.8%
Construction 3 5.9%
Finance and insurance 3 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
66024 Elwood, KS 927 5.5 mi
64501 Saint Joseph, MO 12,503 7.0 mi
64504 Saint Joseph, MO 10,763 7.6 mi
64503 Saint Joseph, MO 12,921 7.3 mi
64421 Amazonia, MO 952 9.1 mi
64505 Saint Joseph, MO 13,161 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66090 in?
ZIP code 66090 (Wathena) 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 66090?
ZIP code 66090 in Wathena, KS has a population of 2,520 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66090?
The median household income in ZIP 66090 is $87,025, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66090?
The median home value in ZIP 66090 is $161,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66090?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66090 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66090?
ZIP code 66090 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 655 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66090?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66090 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Manufacturing (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66090?
In ZIP code 66090, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 66090?
In ZIP code 66090, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66090?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66090 is 8.7% 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 Wathena, 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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