PlainZIP

Mc Farland, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66501

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

260
437/sq mi
$59,500
Median income
$93,800
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Farland pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
437
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66501 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Farland, Wabaunsee County, Kansas, home to just 260 residents across 0.6 square miles, a density of 437 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66501 reports a modest median household income of $59,500 (17% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $28,205. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. Median home value sits at $93,800 (42% below the state average), median rent at $1,614 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wabaunsee County, letting you compare 66501 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 66501, Mc Farland, 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

260

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

437

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66501?

22.9

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$59,500

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$28,205

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66501 ranks nationally

Mc Farland, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,500 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 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

103

Total Housing Units

102

Occupied Units

1

Vacant Units

3.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$93,800

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,614

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 66501, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$48K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 66501 vs 66526 →

ZIP 66501 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 66501 ranks #3 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 66501 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 66501 ranks #3 of 3 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
66526 Paxico, KS 801 4.4 mi
66401 Alma, KS 1,721 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wabaunsee County

66401 standard
Alma, KS
Pop: 1,721
66507 standard
Maple Hill, KS
Pop: 1,247
66423 standard
Eskridge, KS
Pop: 985
66834 standard
Alta Vista, KS
Pop: 848
66526 standard
Paxico, KS
Pop: 801
66431 standard
Harveyville, KS
Pop: 671

Related Areas

Wabaunsee County Mc Farland, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66501 in? ▼
ZIP code 66501 (Mc Farland) is located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Wabaunsee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wabaunsee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66501? ▼
ZIP code 66501 in Mc Farland, KS has a population of 260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66501 is $59,500, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66501 is $93,800, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66501 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66501? ▼
ZIP code 66501 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66501? ▼
In ZIP code 66501, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 66501? ▼
In ZIP code 66501, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66501 is 9.4% 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.