ZIP Code 66510

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Melvern · Osage County · Kansas

Population
779

5/sq mi

Median income
$57,262

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$178,300

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.6%

Median age 46

Land area
147.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 66510 in Melvern, Kansas has a population of 779. The median household income is $57,262, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $178,300, 36% below the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 66510 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.0 square miles in Melvern, Osage County, Kansas. The area is home to 779 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 66510 against Kansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66510 sits at $57,262 (20% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $30,202. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $178,300 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $691 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66510 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Osage County, so you can benchmark 66510 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 66510, Melvern, 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

779

Population

147.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66510?

46.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$57,262

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$30,202

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

329

Total Housing Units

278

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$178,300

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$691

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 66510, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,026,000.

9

Businesses

24

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 66510 vs 66871 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
66871 Waverly, KS 1,346 9.1 mi
66543 Vassar, KS 725 10.3 mi
66451 Lyndon, KS 1,793 8.7 mi
66528 Quenemo, KS 945 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66510 in?
ZIP code 66510 (Melvern) is located in Osage County, Kansas. Osage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/osage-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66510?
ZIP code 66510 in Melvern, KS has a population of 779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66510?
The median household income in ZIP 66510 is $57,262, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66510?
The median home value in ZIP 66510 is $178,300, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66510?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66510 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66510?
ZIP code 66510 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66510?
In ZIP code 66510, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66510?
In ZIP code 66510, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66510?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66510 is 14.8% 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 Melvern, 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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