PlainZIP

Manhattan, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66503

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

13,428
64/sq mi
$97,846
Median income
$339,100
Median home value
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manhattan pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66503 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66503 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, home to 13,428 residents across 210.8 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,846 (36% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $55,575. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66503, plus 6 more within Riley County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 66503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manhattan, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66503.

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 66503, 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

13,428

Population

210.8

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66503?

38.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.4%
African American 6.8%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

How ZIP 66503 ranks nationally

Manhattan, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,846 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.8%

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

Owner 59.5%
Renter 40.5%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 66503 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 66503 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 66503 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 66503 ranks the highest 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
66506 Manhattan, KS 3,614 7.3 mi
66531 Riley, KS 1,380 8.4 mi
66520 Olsburg, KS 577 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Riley County

66502 standard
Manhattan, KS
Pop: 43,850
66442 standard
Fort Riley, KS
Pop: 14,283
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 66503 in? ▼
ZIP code 66503 (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 66503? ▼
ZIP code 66503 in Manhattan, KS has a population of 13,428 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66503? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66503 is $97,846, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66503? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66503 is $339,100, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66503? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66503 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66503? ▼
ZIP code 66503 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 3,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66503? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66503 are: Health care and social assistance (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Construction (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66503? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66503 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 66503? ▼
In ZIP code 66503, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.8% 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 66503? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66503 is 19.2 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 66503? ▼
In ZIP code 66503, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66503? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66503 is 7.4% 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.