ZIP Code 66503
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Manhattan · Riley County · Kansas
- Population
- 13,428
- Median income
- $97,846
- Median home value
- $339,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 61.8%
- Land area
- 210.8 sq mi
64/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 66503 in Manhattan, Kansas has a population of 13,428. The median household income is $97,846, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $339,100, 22% above the US average. 61.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 210.8 square miles in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas. The area is home to 13,428 residents, producing a population density of 64 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66503 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66503 sits at $97,846 (36% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $55,575. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $339,100 (110% above the state average) with median rent at $1,225 per month, and 59.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riley County, so you can benchmark 66503 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 66503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66503.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66503, Manhattan, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,428
Population
210.8
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66503?
38.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
5.9%
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?
$97,846
Median Household Income
+36% vs state
$55,575
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,779
Total Housing Units
7,071
Occupied Units
708
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,100
Median Home Value
+110% vs state
$1,225
Median Rent
1999
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66503 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 164 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 173 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 193 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 204 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 218 |
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 320 business establishments in ZIP 66503, employing approximately 3,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,832,000.
320
Businesses
3,275
Employees
$147.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 37 | 11.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 4.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.8% |
| Information | 7 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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