Overbrook, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66524
Osage County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,499
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $84,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $173,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Overbrook pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66524 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 66524 (Overbrook, KS) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.6 in 2023 to 241.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 66524 covers 328.8 square miles in Overbrook, Osage County, Kansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,499 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66524 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,375 (17% above the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,924. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.6% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $173,100 (7% above the average Kansas ZIP) and median rent is $842; 87.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Osage County, so 66524 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 66524
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Overbrook, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66524.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66524, Overbrook, 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
2,499
Population
328.8
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66524?
44.4
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.7%
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?
$84,375
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$40,924
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66524 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Overbrook, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,375 Top 23% higher than 77% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,043housing units
1,043
Total Housing Units
959
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,100
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$842
Median Rent
1975
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66524 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 151 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 165 |
| 2022 | +23.6% | 204 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 229 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 241 |
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 50 business establishments in ZIP 66524, employing approximately 256 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,058,000.
50
Businesses
256
Employees
$9.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 24.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.0% |
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 66524 vs 66409 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66409 | Berryton, KS | 2,997 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66524, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,499 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66524 in?
ZIP code 66524 (Overbrook) 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 66524?
ZIP code 66524 in Overbrook, KS has a population of 2,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66524?
The median household income in ZIP 66524 is $84,375, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66524?
The median home value in ZIP 66524 is $173,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66524 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66524?
ZIP code 66524 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 256 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66524?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66524 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 66524?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 66524 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 66524?
In ZIP code 66524, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 66524?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66524 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66524?
In ZIP code 66524, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66524 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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