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 High-density area
- $51,610
- Median income Below-median income area
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,615. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riley County, so 66442 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 66442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Riley, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66442.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 66442?
23.0
Median Age
61.0%
Male
39.0%
Female
5.3%
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?
$51,610
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$24,615
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 66442 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Fort Riley, 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)
$51,610 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
4,260housing units
4,260
Total Housing Units
4,076
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
- 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 66442 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66442 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 66442 ranks #4 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 66442, 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 (14,283 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 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.
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