Hiawatha, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66434
Brown County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,828
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,613
- Median income Near-median income area
- $143,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hiawatha pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66434 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 66434 (Hiawatha, KS) fell -3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.8 in 2023 to 226.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66434 covers 561.4 square miles in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,828 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66434 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,613 (7% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,257. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $143,400 (11% below the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $625; 79.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 13 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 66434 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 66434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hiawatha, KS
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$40,257
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
12.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66434 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Hiawatha, 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)
$76,613 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
2,215housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66434, 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 (4,828 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 66434 in?
ZIP code 66434 (Hiawatha) is located in Brown County, Kansas. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66434?
ZIP code 66434 in Hiawatha, KS has a population of 4,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66434?
The median household income in ZIP 66434 is $76,613, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66434?
The median home value in ZIP 66434 is $143,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66434 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66434?
ZIP code 66434 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 1,874 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66434?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66434 are: Health care and social assistance (30), Construction (22), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66434?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66434 decreased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 66434?
In ZIP code 66434, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 66434?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66434 is 12.9 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 66434?
In ZIP code 66434, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66434 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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