Alma, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66401
Wabaunsee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,721
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,516
- Median income Near-median income area
- $220,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alma pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66401 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66401 covers 614.6 square miles in Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,721 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,516 (2% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,475. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 1.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $220,900 (37% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 72.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wabaunsee County, so 66401 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 66401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alma, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66401.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 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 66401, Alma, 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
1,721
Population
614.6
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66401?
43.9
Median Age
56.0%
Male
44.0%
Female
0.8%
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?
$73,516
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$44,475
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66401 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Alma, 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)
$73,516 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,057housing units
1,057
Total Housing Units
843
Occupied Units
214
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,900
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 66401, employing approximately 448 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,656,000.
47
Businesses
448
Employees
$18.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.4% |
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 66401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66401
Alma (66401)
1,721 residents
- 66834
Alta Vista (66834)
848 residents
- 66501 260
Mc Farland (66501)
260 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66401
Alma (66401)
$73,516 median income
- 66834
Alta Vista (66834)
$60,208 median income
- 66501
Mc Farland (66501)
$59,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66401 ranks the highest 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 66401, 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 (1,721 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 66401 in?
ZIP code 66401 (Alma) is located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Wabaunsee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wabaunsee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66401?
ZIP code 66401 in Alma, KS has a population of 1,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66401?
The median household income in ZIP 66401 is $73,516, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66401?
The median home value in ZIP 66401 is $220,900, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66401 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66401?
ZIP code 66401 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 448 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66401 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66401?
In ZIP code 66401, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 66401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66401 is 26.5 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 66401?
In ZIP code 66401, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66401 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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