Horton, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66439
Brown County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,747
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,348
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Horton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66439 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66439 covers 227.0 square miles in Horton, Brown County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,747 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66439 reports a modest median household income of $53,348 (26% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,654. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,800 (44% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $587; owner occupancy is 63.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 66439 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 66439
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Horton, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66439.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 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 66439, Horton, 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
2,747
Population
227.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66439?
41.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.2%
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?
$53,348
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$25,654
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66439 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Horton, 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)
$53,348 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
1,272housing units
1,272
Total Housing Units
1,047
Occupied Units
225
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,800
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$587
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 66439, employing approximately 445 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,840,000.
48
Businesses
445
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 14.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 66439 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66439
Horton (66439)
2,747 residents
- 66023
Effingham (66023)
1,124 residents
- 66424 610
Everest (66424)
610 residents
- 66552 396
Whiting (66552)
396 residents
- 66058 393
Muscotah (66058)
393 residents
- 66527 267
Powhattan (66527)
267 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66439 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66439 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66058
Muscotah (66058)
$96,458 median income
- 66552
Whiting (66552)
$78,500 median income
- 66527
Powhattan (66527)
$60,750 median income
- 66424
Everest (66424)
$58,553 median income
- 66023
Effingham (66023)
$55,759 median income
- 66439
Horton (66439)
$53,348 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66439 ranks #6 of 6 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 66439, 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 (2,747 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 66439 in?
ZIP code 66439 (Horton) 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 66439?
ZIP code 66439 in Horton, KS has a population of 2,747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66439?
The median household income in ZIP 66439 is $53,348, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66439?
The median home value in ZIP 66439 is $90,800, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66439?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66439 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66439?
ZIP code 66439 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 445 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66439?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66439 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Finance and insurance (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66439?
In ZIP code 66439, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 66439?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66439 is 22.8 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 66439?
In ZIP code 66439, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66439?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66439 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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