ZIP Code 66506

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Manhattan · Riley County · Kansas

Population
3,614

2,101/sq mi

Land area
1.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 66506 in Manhattan, Kansas has a population of 3,614.

ZIP code 66506 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.7 square miles in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas. The area is home to 3,614 residents, producing a population density of 2,101 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 66506 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66506 sits at , while per-capita income is $6,268. The poverty rate stands at 100.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66506 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.5, and the average commute is 11 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Riley County, so you can benchmark 66506 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 →

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 66506, 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

3,614

Population

1.7

Area (sq mi)

2,101

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66506?

19.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$6,268

Per Capita Income

100.0%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

10.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What does housing look like?

4

Total Housing Units

4

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 66506, employing approximately 231 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,134,000.

12

Businesses

231

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 33.3%
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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 66506 vs 66502 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66502 Manhattan, KS 43,850 4.1 mi
66503 Manhattan, KS 13,428 7.3 mi
66517 Ogden, KS 2,087 8.8 mi
66535 Saint George, KS 2,616 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66506 in?
ZIP code 66506 (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 66506?
ZIP code 66506 in Manhattan, KS has a population of 3,614 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66506 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66506?
ZIP code 66506 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66506?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66506 is 10.5 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 is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66506 is 100.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Manhattan, KS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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