PlainZIP

Manhattan, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66502

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

43,850
74/sq mi
$54,833
Median income
$223,100
Median home value
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manhattan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66502 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, with 43,850 residents across 594.2 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66502 reports a modest median household income of $54,833 (24% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $34,089. The poverty rate stands at 25.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $223,100 for a typical home value (38% above the state average), with rent averaging $949 a month; 46.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 66502 in local context, 2 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 66502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manhattan, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66502.

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 66502, Manhattan, 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

43,850

Population

594.2

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66502?

25.9

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 4.4%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$54,833

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$34,089

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

17.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66502 ranks nationally

Manhattan, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,833 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.0%

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

What does housing look like?

20,738

Total Housing Units

18,855

Occupied Units

1,883

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.0%
Renter 54.0%

$223,100

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$949

Median Rent

1979

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66502 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 178
2021 +5.8% 188
2022 +8.9% 205
2023 +6.9% 219
2024 +5.1% 231

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 1,380 business establishments in ZIP 66502, employing approximately 20,866 people with a combined annual payroll of $865,028,000.

1,380

Businesses

20,866

Employees

$865.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 203 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 198 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 172 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 162 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 117 8.5%
Construction 115 8.3%
Finance and insurance 100 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 85 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 4.3%
Wholesale trade 41 3.0%
Manufacturing 28 2.0%
Information 27 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 20 1.4%
Educational services 15 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.2%

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 66502 vs 66506 →

ZIP 66502 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 66502 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 Code City Population Distance
66506 Manhattan, KS 3,614 4.1 mi
66535 Saint George, KS 2,616 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Riley County

66442 standard
Fort Riley, KS
Pop: 14,283
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 Manhattan, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66502 in? ▼
ZIP code 66502 (Manhattan) 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 66502? ▼
ZIP code 66502 in Manhattan, KS has a population of 43,850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66502? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66502 is $54,833, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66502? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66502 is $223,100, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66502? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66502 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66502? ▼
ZIP code 66502 has 1,380 business establishments employing approximately 20,866 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66502? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66502 are: Retail trade (203), Health care and social assistance (198), Accommodation and food services (172). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66502? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66502 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 66502? ▼
In ZIP code 66502, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.0% 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 66502? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66502 is 17.6 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 66502? ▼
In ZIP code 66502, approximately 46.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66502? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66502 is 25.9% 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.