ZIP Code 66434
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Hiawatha · Brown County · Kansas
- Population
- 4,828
- Median income
- $76,613
- Median home value
- $143,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.2%
- Land area
- 561.4 sq mi
9/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
Chicago
ZIP code 66434 in Hiawatha, Kansas has a population of 4,828. The median household income is $76,613, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $143,400, 48% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66434 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 561.4 square miles in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas. The area is home to 4,828 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 66434 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66434 sits at $76,613 (7% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $40,257. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $143,400 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $625 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66434 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 13 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brown County, so you can benchmark 66434 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 66434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66434.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66434, Hiawatha, 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
4,828
Population
561.4
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66434?
41.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.5%
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?
$76,613
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$40,257
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
12.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,215
Total Housing Units
1,886
Occupied Units
329
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,400
Median Home Value
-11% vs state
$625
Median Rent
1965
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
-3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66434 have decreased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 161 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 182 |
| 2022 | +6.3% | 193 |
| 2023 | +21.4% | 235 |
| 2024 | -3.6% | 226 |
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 171 business establishments in ZIP 66434, employing approximately 1,874 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,686,000.
171
Businesses
1,874
Employees
$78.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 17.5% |
| Construction | 22 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Information | 4 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
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 66434 vs 66527 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66527 | Powhattan, KS | 267 | 10.8 mi |
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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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