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Junction City, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66441

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

26,746
43/sq mi
$59,522
Median income
$169,800
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Junction City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66441 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66441 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, with 26,746 residents across 617.7 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66441 reports a modest median household income of $59,522 (17% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $30,722. Poverty here runs at 17.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $169,800 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $987 a month; 51.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66441, plus 1 more within Geary County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 66441

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Junction City, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66441.

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 66441, Junction City, 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

26,746

Population

617.7

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66441?

28.8

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 59.2%
African American 15.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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?

$59,522

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$30,722

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66441 ranks nationally

Junction City, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,522 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,814

Total Housing Units

11,239

Occupied Units

1,575

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$169,800

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$987

Median Rent

1983

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66441 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 161
2021 +10.6% 178
2022 +9.0% 195
2023 +12.3% 218
2024 +2.0% 223

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 518 business establishments in ZIP 66441, employing approximately 6,704 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,863,000.

518

Businesses

6,704

Employees

$260.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 81 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 69 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 67 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 51 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 35 6.8%
Construction 33 6.4%
Finance and insurance 32 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 2.5%
Manufacturing 10 1.9%
Information 9 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.7%
Wholesale trade 7 1.4%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 66441 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 66441 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 66441 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 66441 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
66442 Fort Riley, KS 14,283 7.5 mi
66514 Milford, KS 1,657 10.5 mi
66517 Ogden, KS 2,087 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Geary County

66514 standard
Milford, KS
Pop: 1,657

Related Areas

Geary County Junction City, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66441 in? ▼
ZIP code 66441 (Junction City) is located in Geary County, Kansas. Geary County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/geary-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66441? ▼
ZIP code 66441 in Junction City, KS has a population of 26,746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66441? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66441 is $59,522, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66441? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66441 is $169,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66441? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66441 is White at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66441? ▼
ZIP code 66441 has 518 business establishments employing approximately 6,704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66441? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66441 are: Retail trade (81), Accommodation and food services (69), Other services (except public administration) (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66441? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66441 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 66441? ▼
In ZIP code 66441, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 66441? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66441 is 19.0 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 66441? ▼
In ZIP code 66441, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66441? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66441 is 17.8% 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.