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 Moderate-density area
- $59,522
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66441 (Junction City, KS) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.4 in 2023 to 222.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,722. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $169,800 (5% above the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $987; 51.1% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Geary County, so 66441 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 66441
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Junction City, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66441.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
46 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 66441?
28.8
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
8.7%
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?
$59,522
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$30,722
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66441 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Junction City, 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)
$59,522 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,814housing units
12,814
Total Housing Units
11,239
Occupied Units
1,575
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,800
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 66441
Junction City (66441)
26,746 residents
- 66442
Fort Riley (66442)
14,283 residents
- 66517 2,087
Ogden (66517)
2,087 residents
- 66514 1,657
Milford (66514)
1,657 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66441 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66441 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66514
Milford (66514)
$93,889 median income
- 66517
Ogden (66517)
$68,421 median income
- 66441
Junction City (66441)
$59,522 median income
- 66442
Fort Riley (66442)
$51,610 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66441, 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 (26,746 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 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.
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