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Fort Riley, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66442

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

14,283
161/sq mi
$51,610
Median income
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Riley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
161
people per sq mi
1%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66442 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Riley, Riley County, Kansas, home to 14,283 residents across 88.8 square miles, a density of 161 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66442 reports a modest median household income of $51,610 (28% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $24,615. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $1,323 per month, and 0.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23, and the average commute is -. To put 66442 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Riley County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 66442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Riley, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66442.

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 66442, Fort Riley, 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

14,283

Population

88.8

Area (sq mi)

161

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66442?

23.0

Median Age

61.0%

Male

39.0%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 17.0%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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?

$51,610

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$24,615

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66442 ranks nationally

Fort Riley, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,610 16th percentile higher than 16% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,260

Total Housing Units

4,076

Occupied Units

184

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.8%
Renter 99.2%

$1,323

Median Rent

2007

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 66442, employing approximately 1,276 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,399,000.

53

Businesses

1,276

Employees

$77.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 30.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 17.0%
Retail trade 6 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.7%

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 66442 vs 66517 →

ZIP 66442 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 66442 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 66442 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 66442 ranks #4 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
66517 Ogden, KS 2,087 4.6 mi
66514 Milford, KS 1,657 5.2 mi
66441 Junction City, KS 26,746 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Riley County

66502 standard
Manhattan, KS
Pop: 43,850
66503 standard
Manhattan, KS
Pop: 13,428
66506 standard
Manhattan, KS
Pop: 3,614
66517 standard
Ogden, KS
Pop: 2,087
66531 standard
Riley, KS
Pop: 1,380
66449 standard
Leonardville, KS
Pop: 846

Related Areas

Riley County Fort Riley, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66442 in? ▼
ZIP code 66442 (Fort Riley) is located in Riley County, Kansas. Riley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/riley-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66442? ▼
ZIP code 66442 in Fort Riley, KS has a population of 14,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66442? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66442 is $51,610, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66442? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66442 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66442? ▼
ZIP code 66442 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 1,276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66442? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66442 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66442? ▼
In ZIP code 66442, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66442? ▼
In ZIP code 66442, approximately 0.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66442? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66442 is 19.3% 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.