Berryton, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66409
Shawnee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,997
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,604
- Median income Above-median income area
- $318,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Berryton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 99%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66409 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66409 (Berryton, KS) fell -4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.2 in 2023 to 236.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66409 covers 169.3 square miles in Berryton, Shawnee County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,997 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66409 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,604 (45% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,561. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $318,300 (97% above the average Kansas ZIP), while 98.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shawnee County, so 66409 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 66409
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berryton, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66409.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 66409, Berryton, 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
2,997
Population
169.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66409?
53.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
2.0%
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?
$104,604
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$58,561
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66409 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Berryton, 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)
$104,604 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
1,499housing units
1,499
Total Housing Units
1,455
Occupied Units
44
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,300
Median Home Value
+97% vs state ZIP avg
1987
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
-4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66409 have decreased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 172 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 191 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 210 |
| 2023 | +17.9% | 247 |
| 2024 | -4.4% | 236 |
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 33 business establishments in ZIP 66409, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,861,000.
33
Businesses
170
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 39.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 15.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 9.1% |
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 66409 vs 66542 →
ZIP 66409 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
19,919 residents
- 66607
Topeka (66607)
10,498 residents
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
9,832 residents
- 66609 7,068
Topeka (66609)
7,068 residents
- 66616 5,874
Topeka (66616)
5,874 residents
- 66542 3,335
Tecumseh (66542)
3,335 residents
- 66619 3,070
Topeka (66619)
3,070 residents
- 66409 2,997
Berryton (66409)
2,997 residents
- 66414 2,914
Carbondale (66414)
2,914 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66409 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66409 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66542
Tecumseh (66542)
$108,218 median income
- 66409
Berryton (66409)
$104,604 median income
- 66050
Lecompton (66050)
$91,979 median income
- 66524
Overbrook (66524)
$84,375 median income
- 66414
Carbondale (66414)
$74,063 median income
- 66609
Topeka (66609)
$67,675 median income
- 66605
Topeka (66605)
$59,106 median income
- 66611
Topeka (66611)
$55,837 median income
- 66616
Topeka (66616)
$51,893 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66409 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66542 | Tecumseh, KS | 3,335 | 6.1 mi |
| 66619 | Topeka, KS | 3,070 | 7.1 mi |
| 66605 | Topeka, KS | 19,919 | 7.2 mi |
| 66609 | Topeka, KS | 7,068 | 7.1 mi |
| 66524 | Overbrook, KS | 2,499 | 9.5 mi |
| 66607 | Topeka, KS | 10,498 | 9.1 mi |
| 66616 | Topeka, KS | 5,874 | 10.5 mi |
| 66050 | Lecompton, KS | 1,822 | 9.0 mi |
| 66414 | Carbondale, KS | 2,914 | 9.6 mi |
| 66611 | Topeka, KS | 9,832 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66409, 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 (2,997 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 66409 in?
ZIP code 66409 (Berryton) 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 66409?
ZIP code 66409 in Berryton, KS has a population of 2,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66409?
The median household income in ZIP 66409 is $104,604, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66409?
The median home value in ZIP 66409 is $318,300, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66409?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66409 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66409?
ZIP code 66409 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66409?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66409 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (5), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66409?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66409 decreased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 66409?
In ZIP code 66409, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 66409?
In ZIP code 66409, approximately 98.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66409?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66409 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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