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 Moderate-density area
- $54,833
- Median income Below-median income area
- $223,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 48.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manhattan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66502 (Manhattan, KS) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.4 in 2023 to 230.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,089. The poverty rate is 25.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $223,100 (38% above the average Kansas ZIP), with only 46.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $949.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Riley County, so 66502 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 66502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manhattan, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66502.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
203 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
198 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
172 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
162 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
117 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 66502?
25.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
7.9%
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?
$54,833
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
20,738housing units
20,738
Total Housing Units
18,855
Occupied Units
1,883
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,100
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 66502
Manhattan (66502)
43,850 residents
- 66506 3,614
Manhattan (66506)
3,614 residents
- 66535 2,616
Saint George (66535)
2,616 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66502 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66502, 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 (43,850 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 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.
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