ZIP Code 66408

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Bern · Nemaha County · Kansas

Population
434

4/sq mi

Median income
$91,250

▲ 20% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$153,000

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.9%

Median age 49.1

Land area
117.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 66408 in Bern, Kansas has a population of 434. The median household income is $91,250, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $153,000, 45% below the US average. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66408 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.3 square miles in Bern, Nemaha County, Kansas. The area is home to 434 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 66408 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66408 sits at $91,250 (27% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $32,232. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $153,000 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $567 per month, and 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66408 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nemaha County, so you can benchmark 66408 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 →

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 66408, Bern, 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

434

Population

117.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66408?

49.1

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$91,250

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$32,232

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

204

Total Housing Units

159

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.0%
Renter 5.0%

$153,000

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$567

Median Rent

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 66408, employing approximately 420 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,894,000.

19

Businesses

420

Employees

$26.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 21.1%
Retail trade 4 21.1%

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 66408 vs 66522 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66522 Oneida, KS 49 6.6 mi
68345 Du Bois, NE 269 6.3 mi
66538 Seneca, KS 3,264 8.3 mi
66534 Sabetha, KS 3,725 8.8 mi
68337 Dawson, NE 383 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66408 in?
ZIP code 66408 (Bern) is located in Nemaha County, Kansas. Nemaha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nemaha-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66408?
ZIP code 66408 in Bern, KS has a population of 434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66408?
The median household income in ZIP 66408 is $91,250, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66408?
The median home value in ZIP 66408 is $153,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66408 is White at 99.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66408?
ZIP code 66408 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 420 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66408?
In ZIP code 66408, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 66408?
In ZIP code 66408, approximately 95.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66408 is 20.8% 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 Bern, 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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