ZIP Code 66512
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Meriden · Jefferson County · Kansas
- Population
- 3,361
- Median income
- $79,008
- Median home value
- $214,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.2%
- Land area
- 169.7 sq mi
20/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
Chicago
ZIP code 66512 in Meriden, Kansas has a population of 3,361. The median household income is $79,008, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $214,100, 23% below the US average. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66512 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.7 square miles in Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas. The area is home to 3,361 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 66512 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66512 sits at $79,008 (10% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $38,314. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 66512 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 66512 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 66512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66512.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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, 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 66512, Meriden, 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
3,361
Population
169.7
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66512?
37.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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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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