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Meriden, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66512

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

3,361
20/sq mi
$79,008
Median income
$214,100
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meriden pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66512 covers 169.7 square miles in Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,361 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66512 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,008 (10% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $38,314. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $214,100 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,088 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 66512, plus 6 more within Jefferson 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 66512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meriden, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66512.

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 66512, Meriden, 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

3,361

Population

169.7

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66512?

37.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$79,008

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$38,314

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66512 ranks nationally

Meriden, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,008 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,376

Total Housing Units

1,350

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$214,100

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,088

Median Rent

1979

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 66512 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 165
2021 +11.8% 184
2022 +21.4% 224
2023 -2.1% 219
2024 +4.9% 230

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 66512, employing approximately 753 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,033,000.

59

Businesses

753

Employees

$46.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 20.3%
Construction 10 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.5%
Manufacturing 4 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 5.1%

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 66512 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 66512 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66512 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 66512 ranks #4 of 9 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
66070 Ozawkie, KS 2,661 5.3 mi
66429 Grantville, KS 579 7.0 mi
66617 Topeka, KS 8,688 5.8 mi
66440 Hoyt, KS 2,063 8.2 mi
66616 Topeka, KS 5,874 9.9 mi
66088 Valley Falls, KS 2,457 10.8 mi
66608 Topeka, KS 5,991 10.3 mi
66603 Topeka, KS 2,001 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

66054 standard
Mc Louth, KS
Pop: 2,860
66070 standard
Ozawkie, KS
Pop: 2,661
66066 standard
Oskaloosa, KS
Pop: 2,636
66073 standard
Perry, KS
Pop: 2,537
66088 standard
Valley Falls, KS
Pop: 2,457
66060 standard
Nortonville, KS
Pop: 1,122

Related Areas

Jefferson County Meriden, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66512 in? ▼
ZIP code 66512 (Meriden) is located in Jefferson County, Kansas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66512? ▼
ZIP code 66512 in Meriden, KS has a population of 3,361 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66512? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66512 is $79,008, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66512? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66512 is $214,100, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66512? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66512 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66512? ▼
ZIP code 66512 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 753 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66512? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66512 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66512? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66512 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 66512? ▼
In ZIP code 66512, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 66512? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66512 is 25.5 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66512? ▼
In ZIP code 66512, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66512? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66512 is 5.7% 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.