ZIP Code 66509

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Mayetta · Jackson County · Kansas

Population
2,596

8/sq mi

Median income
$65,958

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$189,200

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.4%

Median age 48.4

Land area
328.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 66509 in Mayetta, Kansas has a population of 2,596. The median household income is $65,958, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $189,200, 32% below the US average. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66509 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 328.6 square miles in Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas. The area is home to 2,596 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 66509 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66509 sits at $65,958 (8% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $36,455. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $189,200 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $795 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66509 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 66509 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 66509, Mayetta, 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

2,596

Population

328.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66509?

48.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 66.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 20.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$65,958

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$36,455

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

916

Total Housing Units

783

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$189,200

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$795

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.4%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66509 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.8% 147
2020 -4.8% 140
2021 +17.3% 164
2022 +16.4% 191
2024 214

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 18 business establishments in ZIP 66509, employing approximately 796 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,053,000.

18

Businesses

796

Employees

$36.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 33.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 16.7%

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 66509 vs 66440 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66440 Hoyt, KS 2,063 7.2 mi
66436 Holton, KS 5,879 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66509 in?
ZIP code 66509 (Mayetta) is located in Jackson County, Kansas. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66509?
ZIP code 66509 in Mayetta, KS has a population of 2,596 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66509?
The median household income in ZIP 66509 is $65,958, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66509?
The median home value in ZIP 66509 is $189,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66509?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66509 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66509?
ZIP code 66509 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 796 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66509?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66509 increased by 16.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 66509?
In ZIP code 66509, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 66509?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66509 is 22.0 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 66509?
In ZIP code 66509, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66509?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66509 is 7.0% 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 Mayetta, KS

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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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