PlainZIP

Holton, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66436

Jackson County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,879
12/sq mi
$71,016
Median income
$213,300
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Holton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66436 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66436 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, home to 5,879 residents across 481.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66436 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,016 (1% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $36,481. Poverty here runs at 7.6%, with unemployment measured at 0.7%. Median home value sits at $213,300 (32% above the state average), median rent at $725 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 66436 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 66436

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holton, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66436.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 66436, Holton, 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

5,879

Population

481.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66436?

44.0

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$71,016

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$36,481

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66436 ranks nationally

Holton, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,016 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,398

Total Housing Units

2,188

Occupied Units

210

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$213,300

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1971

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66436 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 151
2021 +6.6% 161
2022 +9.8% 176
2023 +13.8% 201
2024 +3.3% 207

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 190 business establishments in ZIP 66436, employing approximately 2,037 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,883,000.

190

Businesses

2,037

Employees

$80.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 41 21.6%
Other services (except public administration) 23 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 22 11.6%
Construction 21 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 17 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.9%
Finance and insurance 14 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.2%
Manufacturing 7 3.7%
Wholesale trade 7 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.2%
Information 4 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.6%

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 66436 vs 66552 →

ZIP 66436 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66436 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66436 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 66436 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66552 Whiting, KS 396 9.6 mi
66419 Denison, KS 442 8.9 mi
66509 Mayetta, KS 2,596 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

66509 standard
Mayetta, KS
Pop: 2,596
66440 standard
Hoyt, KS
Pop: 2,063
66418 standard
Delia, KS
Pop: 707
66540 standard
Soldier, KS
Pop: 540
66416 standard
Circleville, KS
Pop: 489
66419 standard
Denison, KS
Pop: 442

Related Areas

Jackson County Holton, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66436 in? ▼
ZIP code 66436 (Holton) is located in Jackson County, Kansas. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66436? ▼
ZIP code 66436 in Holton, KS has a population of 5,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66436? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66436 is $71,016, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66436? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66436 is $213,300, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66436? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66436 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66436? ▼
ZIP code 66436 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 2,037 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66436? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66436 are: Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (23), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66436? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66436 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 66436? ▼
In ZIP code 66436, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 66436? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66436 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66436? ▼
In ZIP code 66436, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66436? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66436 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.