PlainZIP

Auburn, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66402

Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,955
27/sq mi
$88,427
Median income
$260,900
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Auburn pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66402 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66402 covers 111.5 square miles in Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,955 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66402 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,427 (23% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $38,175. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66402, plus 6 more within Shawnee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 66402

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, KS

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,955

Population

111.5

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 66402 ranks nationally

Auburn, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,427 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 66402 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66402 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66402 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 66402 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Shawnee County

66614 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 31,354
66604 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 23,344
66605 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 19,919
66606 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 11,284
66607 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 10,498
66611 standard
Topeka, KS
Pop: 9,832

Related Areas

Shawnee County Auburn, KS Kansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.