Centralia, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66415
Nemaha County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 885
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,066
- Median income Near-median income area
- $86,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Centralia pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66415 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66415 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Centralia, Nemaha County, Kansas, home to just 885 residents across 245.8 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66415 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,066 (3% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,613. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,400 (47% below the average Kansas ZIP); owner occupancy is 83.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nemaha County, so 66415 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 66415
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Centralia, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66415.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 66415, Centralia, 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
885
Population
245.8
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66415?
50.1
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$70,066
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$48,613
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66415 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Centralia, 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)
$70,066 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
317housing units
317
Total Housing Units
307
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,400
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 66415, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,312,000.
23
Businesses
158
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
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 66415 vs 66417 →
ZIP 66415 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66415
Centralia (66415)
885 residents
- 66544 337
Vermillion (66544)
337 residents
- 66417 310
Corning (66417)
310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66415 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66415 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66544
Vermillion (66544)
$97,212 median income
- 66417
Corning (66417)
$86,875 median income
- 66415
Centralia (66415)
$70,066 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66415 ranks #3 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 66415, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 66415 in?
ZIP code 66415 (Centralia) 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 66415?
ZIP code 66415 in Centralia, KS has a population of 885 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66415?
The median household income in ZIP 66415 is $70,066, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66415?
The median home value in ZIP 66415 is $86,400, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66415?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66415 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66415?
ZIP code 66415 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66415?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66415 are: Wholesale trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66415?
In ZIP code 66415, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% 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 66415?
In ZIP code 66415, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66415?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66415 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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