ZIP Code 66402

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Auburn · Shawnee County · Kansas

Population
2,955

27/sq mi

Median income
$88,427

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$260,900

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.7%

Median age 41.5

Land area
111.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 66402 in Auburn, Kansas has a population of 2,955. The median household income is $88,427, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $260,900, 6% below the US average. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66402 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.5 square miles in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,955 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 66402 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66402 sits at $88,427 (23% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $38,175. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $260,900 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $879 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66402 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shawnee County, so you can benchmark 66402 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 66402

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66402.

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 66402, Auburn, 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

2,955

Population

111.5

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66402?

41.5

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

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?

$88,427

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$38,175

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,241

Total Housing Units

1,220

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$260,900

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$879

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66402 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 149
2021 +8.0% 160
2022 +21.4% 195
2023 +3.7% 202
2024 +7.1% 217

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 66402, employing approximately 191 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,167,000.

38

Businesses

191

Employees

$7.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 26.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 13.2%
Retail trade 4 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.9%

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 66402 vs 66610 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66610 Topeka, KS 9,080 3.8 mi
66614 Topeka, KS 31,354 6.4 mi
66546 Wakarusa, KS 1,012 6.8 mi
66413 Burlingame, KS 1,802 10.2 mi
66615 Topeka, KS 2,814 9.8 mi
66622 Topeka, KS 76 10.0 mi
66604 Topeka, KS 23,344 10.5 mi
66621 Topeka, KS 643 11.1 mi
66606 Topeka, KS 11,284 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66402 in?
ZIP code 66402 (Auburn) is located in Shawnee County, Kansas. Shawnee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shawnee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66402?
ZIP code 66402 in Auburn, KS has a population of 2,955 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66402?
The median household income in ZIP 66402 is $88,427, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66402?
The median home value in ZIP 66402 is $260,900, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66402?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66402 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66402?
ZIP code 66402 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66402?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66402 are: Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66402?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66402 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 66402?
In ZIP code 66402, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 66402?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66402 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66402?
In ZIP code 66402, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66402?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66402 is 6.9% 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 Auburn, 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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